The UAE Ministry of Interior has postponed the proposed limit on the number of vehicles residents can register under the new federal traffic regulations, set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The decision follows public feedback, with the ministry saying the Article 89 restriction will be reviewed further before implementation.
Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026 introduced new vehicle registration rules, including a five-vehicle limit per resident and additional fees for vehicles beyond the first two. However, the numerical restriction has been postponed pending further review.
The ministry said the review will consider vehicle owners’ rights, family and investor needs, and different usage patterns, with special attention to classic, rare and luxury cars owned for collection or investment.
