There is no decision or circular issued regarding the suspension or withdrawal of driving licenses for expatriates

  • 17/12/2021

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that there is no decision or circular issued regarding the suspension or withdrawal of driving licenses for residents, and that everything that was circulated through social media is incorrect.
The ministry added in a statement that what happened was nothing but a routine procedure carried out by the General Department of Information Systems in coordination with the General Traffic Department to redevelop the system and update the data of the issued licenses to confirm that the conditions listed in Ministerial Resolution No. 270 / 2020 are met, through the process of replacing old driving licenses. With the new smart license.

As for those who are proven to have obtained a driver's license from illegal residents, their license will be withdrawn and legal measures will be taken in this regard.

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