Private chauffeurs, Heavy vehicle, Commercial vehicle and Taxi Drivers must clear a mandatory annual medical test to continue in their jobs.

Health aspects: The medical fitness tests look into certain health aspects such as blood pressure, diabetes, eyesight, heart ailment, epilepsy, psychiatric illness, etc.

The rulings differ depending on the severity of the case. In some cases the permits are suspended temporarily as doctors advise a person rest and medication, following which, if the driver’s condition improves, the permit can be renewed.

In certain severe cases, the driver’s heavy vehicle licence is cancelled because of his health condition.

The tests can be carried out at eight approved centres: DHA Clinics, Canadian Hospital, Iranian Hospital, Prime Medical Centre, Dubai Municipality Clinic, Zulekha Hospital, Al Khaleej Hospital and Al Musalla Hospital.

Validity: The permit is valid for one year only and has to be renewed every year against a fee of Dh100.

RTA Contact Centre No. 800 90 90
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