motorcycle driving license

zebedee · #1 (**permalink**) 14th November 2008, 01:58 PM

hi all,

whats the story with motorcycle license in the UAE, as in, is there a restricted power period after you pass the test?

in the EU, people are restricted to riding a bike with a power output up to 33bhp (25kW) for two years after you pass your test.

Ogri750 · #2 (**permalink**) 14th November 2008, 09:17 PM

mate, I have been riding bikes for years, and no way would I consider a road bike in Dubai.

If you already have a full bike licence form the UK, you would be able to have that transferred in the same way as a car licence

zebedee · #3 (**permalink**) 14th November 2008, 11:45 PM

why's that dude? yes i have full license but am only half way through restriction period.

Ogri750 · #4 (**permalink**) 15th November 2008, 05:49 AM

Why?

Because the standard of driving here is apalling in comparison to the UK. That's why so many people have 4x4's here. I used to commute daily to London on a motorbike so I am quite used to traffic, but here is a different kettle of fish.

I miss my gixxer, but am glad I didn't ship it over here