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Car Hire
There are nearly 100 car rental offices in Abu
Dhabi with all sizes and makes of car available for hire, with
or without a driver. Roads are excellent. Traffic jams are
virtually non-existent. This is a wonderful way to explore Abu
Dhabi.
Most of the large car hire firms are represented at airports and
hotels. Some local firms also operate car hire services. Rates
can vary so it is best to shop around. The services of the
larger reputable firms can be very useful in case of emergency.
If you wish to hire a car in the UAE, bring with you a valid
international driving license, your national driving license,
two photographs and your passport. In Dubai you will be issued
with a UAE temporary driving permit by car hire companies on
presentation of valid national or international driving
licenses, two photographs and a passport. Most foreign driving
licenses are accepted provided you are a citizen or resident of
the country issuing the license. If not, you will need an
international driving license. In Abu Dhabi you will need an
international driving license to obtain a temporary permit
Traffic regulations are strict, with radar and cameras in use by
the police. In. any case, you need to drive carefully. The speed
limit in urban areas is 60- 80 kph and 100-120 kph for cars on
the open road. Hired cars are equipped with an insistent alarm
that is set off when the speed limit is exceeded. It is illegal
to leave the scene of an accident without police permission,
except in Dubai where it is not necessary to call the police if
you have the correct forms and no one has been injured in the
accident. Check with your hired car company for the required
procedure. Use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited.
Under no circumstances can you drink and drive. Even a small
amount of alcohol will put you over the legal limit. Seat belts
are compulsory. Children under 12 are prohibited from traveling
in front seats of vehicles.
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