- Heavy-Duty Vehicles
- Cars and Light-Duty Vehicles
- Commercial Vehicles
- Special Purpose Vehicles
- Motorcycle
The road and transport infrastructure of the UAE is one of the finest in the world. The government has drafted comprehensive laws to cater for this massive infrastructure. One prime example of comprehensive laws is the vehicle classification system. That said, the UAE has its vehicle classification system segmenting vehicles according to their type and usage. The classification helps drivers to understand their legal obligation towards the vehicle’s operation, maintenance and safety.
Let’s take a closer look at the motor vehicle classification in the UAE and divide vehicles into different categories.
Vehicle Classification in the UAE
The car classification system is obligatory to ensure the safe use of vehicles. Moreover, it also helps to understand the types of licences required for different vehicles. Whether you opt to renew your driving licence in the UAE or acquire a new one, the classification will assist you in both.
Below is the UAE vehicle classification list providing details regarding each category.
Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Heavy vehicles include large trucks and trailers that are used for goods transportation. Any good carrying vehicle that weighs more than 2.5 tons when empty is regarded as a heavy-duty vehicle.
The heavy vehicle category is further divided into two categories; private and public. Both classifications are subjected to different rules and regulations. The regulation generally includes speed limit, restriction on entry and others. For more details, read our blog on RTA laws for heavy-duty vehicles.
If you are looking for some heavy vehicles, browse through these used heavy-duty vehicles for sale in the UAE and buy an appropriate one as per your budget.
Buses
Buses are categorised separately from commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. That said, any vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 14 is counted as a bus. Further, there are two types of buses; light and heavy.
Buses with a seating capacity of not more than 26 passengers excluding drivers are counted as light buses. Whereas, if the capacity increases by more than 26, it will be counted as a heavy bus. Similar to heavy and commercial vehicles, bus drivers also need specialised training and licence. Besides, if you are new to bus driving, here are some tips for driving a bus safely that will help you on the road.
If you are looking for a bus, here are some used buses for sale in the UAE that you can choose from.
Tractors and Other Mechanical Equipment
Tractors and other mechanical equipment refer to vehicles designed for purposes other than transporting goods or people. These vehicles are further segmented into three different categories as follows.
- Vehicles that operate other than wheels.
- Mechanical equipment that has wheels but weighs less than 7.5 tons.
- A mechanical device operational on wheels but weighs more than 7.5 tons.
Besides, if you are interested in buying tractors, browse through these used tractors for sale in the UAE.
Cars and Light-Duty Vehicles
Any vehicle weighing less than 2.5 tons and specially designed for transporting passengers or goods is considered a light-duty vehicle. This can include; sedans, SUVs, crossovers, hatchbacks, small buses and minivans. However, if these vehicles are used for commercial activities like registering with a ride-hailing app, they will be commercial light-duty vehicles.
Private light-duty vehicles are subjected to regular rules and regulations. That said, on breaking any of these laws, the drivers are charged with traffic fines in the UAE costing up to AED 2,000.
Commercial Vehicles
As evident from the name, the commercial vehicles category includes automobiles used to transport goods or people. An individual or an organisation often owns a commercial vehicle and charges money in return for their services. This includes; delivery vans, taxis and others.
These vehicles are obligated to follow different rules and regulations than private vehicles. Moreover, to drive these vehicles, a special driving licence and commercial auto insurance are required.
Special Purpose Vehicles
Vehicles weighing less than 250 kg and are specially designed to transport people of determination are included in the special purpose vehicle category. Please remember that only the manufacturer-build vehicles are included; after-market modifications are not considered special-purpose vehicles. For instance, people of determination taxis in Dubai are special-purpose vehicles. However, if a car is made wheelchair accessible after purchase, it will not be a special vehicle.
Motorcycle
Motorcycles include two-wheelers, whether they are designed to carry goods or used for commercial or personal purposes. The two-wheelers are subjected to completely different rules and regulations from other vehicle categories. Riders are required to obtain a motorcycle driving licence in Dubai and other Emirates to ride legally.
You can browse through these used motorcycles for sale in the UAE listed on dubizzle and choose from a wide range of motorcycles as per your budget.
These were the complete details regarding motor vehicle classification in the UAE. The detailed motor vehicle classification system helps in drawing a legal framework catering to drivers, users and pedestrians. The licence, vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements vary from category to category. Therefore, when buying a used car for sale in the UAE, make sure to check its category as per the classification system.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s auto blog for more information on motor vehicle classification by the UAE law.
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