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RTA endorses implementation regulations of quad bikes use and licensing in Dubai
Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA) endorsed the Implementation Regulations governing the use and licensing of quad bikes in Dubai. The news was released in a press conference held on Saturday at the premises of Licensing Agency at Dubai Airport Free Zone Area.
The Director of Drivers Licensing Dep't at RTA Licensing Agency Ali Al Jasim said that RTA took this important step in the context of the ongoing efforts to enhance security and safety. "Endorsing this Law No. 4/2008 is another landmark in supporting the drive towards fulfilling the vision of the RTA to provide Safe and Smooth Transport for All" he said.
The Law stipulates that the quad bike must not be driven or rented unless it has been registered or licensed at RTA Licensing Agency in accordance with a set of stipulations '&' requirements endorsed by Licensing Agency in its capacity as the competent authority in this regard. According to the Regulation, quad bikes are classified in categories according to the engine capacity, speed and endurance. Accordingly, the age of the quad biker is set in three age brackets; the first one is Less than 8 Years: the engine capacity must be 0-50 cc and the speed 25 km/h. The second one is From 8 to 16 Years: the engine capacity must be 50-90 cc and the speed 25-80 km/h. The third one is More than 16 Years: the engine capacity must be higher than 90 km and the speed above 80 km/h.
The Law included 15 articles at the top of which comes the stipulations governing technical testing '&' licensing of quad bikes. At the time of licensing or renewing registration, the quad bike is subjected to certain stipulations, which include: availability of all major components, compliance with traffic security '&' safety conditions, solid chassis with clear numbers, compatibility of the engine design, and availability of lighting fittings. Licensing requirements include submitting a copy of identity certificate, ownership documents, a comprehensive insurance certificate valid for a period specified by the Agency, and certification of individuals having attended safety courses and acquaintance with operation '&' driving principles, issued from sales dealers or specialized institutes.
The applicant for licensing must be in the business of renting quad bikes, and fulfill some stipulations '&' requirements such as submitting the application in the form prescribed by the Agency, and signing an undertaking to comply with the provisions of the Law '&' the Implementation Regulations. The quad bike must be registered and licensed by the Agency. Renting offices have to prepare a log to register the particulars of quad bike renters, comply with the operation timings specified by the RTA, refrain from renting quad bikes to those of less than 16 years of age without seeking approval from the guardian, and disallow riding of more than one person on the quad bike.
Sales dealers and specialized institutes must seek a permit from the Agency in delivering safety courses to quad bikers. The instructor or lecturer must not hold courses or deliver lectures in the field of safety without obtaining an approval from the Agency to practice training. Equally, the approval of the Agency must be sought by those parties intending to organize quad bike races.
The Director of Drivers Licensing Dep't at RTA Licensing Agency Ali Al Jasim said that RTA took this important step in the context of the ongoing efforts to enhance security and safety. "Endorsing this Law No. 4/2008 is another landmark in supporting the drive towards fulfilling the vision of the RTA to provide Safe and Smooth Transport for All" he said.
The Law stipulates that the quad bike must not be driven or rented unless it has been registered or licensed at RTA Licensing Agency in accordance with a set of stipulations '&' requirements endorsed by Licensing Agency in its capacity as the competent authority in this regard. According to the Regulation, quad bikes are classified in categories according to the engine capacity, speed and endurance. Accordingly, the age of the quad biker is set in three age brackets; the first one is Less than 8 Years: the engine capacity must be 0-50 cc and the speed 25 km/h. The second one is From 8 to 16 Years: the engine capacity must be 50-90 cc and the speed 25-80 km/h. The third one is More than 16 Years: the engine capacity must be higher than 90 km and the speed above 80 km/h.
The Law included 15 articles at the top of which comes the stipulations governing technical testing '&' licensing of quad bikes. At the time of licensing or renewing registration, the quad bike is subjected to certain stipulations, which include: availability of all major components, compliance with traffic security '&' safety conditions, solid chassis with clear numbers, compatibility of the engine design, and availability of lighting fittings. Licensing requirements include submitting a copy of identity certificate, ownership documents, a comprehensive insurance certificate valid for a period specified by the Agency, and certification of individuals having attended safety courses and acquaintance with operation '&' driving principles, issued from sales dealers or specialized institutes.
The applicant for licensing must be in the business of renting quad bikes, and fulfill some stipulations '&' requirements such as submitting the application in the form prescribed by the Agency, and signing an undertaking to comply with the provisions of the Law '&' the Implementation Regulations. The quad bike must be registered and licensed by the Agency. Renting offices have to prepare a log to register the particulars of quad bike renters, comply with the operation timings specified by the RTA, refrain from renting quad bikes to those of less than 16 years of age without seeking approval from the guardian, and disallow riding of more than one person on the quad bike.
Sales dealers and specialized institutes must seek a permit from the Agency in delivering safety courses to quad bikers. The instructor or lecturer must not hold courses or deliver lectures in the field of safety without obtaining an approval from the Agency to practice training. Equally, the approval of the Agency must be sought by those parties intending to organize quad bike races.
