Many teenagers turning 17, or those who have already reached that age, are excited to apply for their driving licenses after the UAE announced they can officially register for permits starting March 29 this year. This change follows a new federal decree law on traffic regulations announced by the UAE government in October last year, which will take effect at the end of March. According to the law, the minimum age to obtain a licence for cars and light vehicles has been lowered from 18 to 17. This is an exciting opportunity for twins Rhea and Rohan Nihalani, who turned 17 in November. They have even turned it into a friendly competition to see who will be the first to secure their licence. The twins are now waiting for March 29 to be able to register for their driving classes. “Whoever wins gets first dibs driving our parents’ car and, of course, bragging rights,” said Rhea. “When I get the licence, I will drive myself to the beach and go surfing. I also want to drive myself to school occasionally. I can’t wait to be free to go places without bothering my parents.” A frequent metro user, Rohan said he would be very […]