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RTA commercial transport (ECR 47/2017, partial)

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Executive Council Resolution 47/2017 (Vehicle transport and rental activities)

5 articles

  1. ECR 47/2017 art 5(1)-(4),(6),(8)-(10),(15)Permit conditions and vehicles

    Establishments must meet vehicle and office space standards, properly mark vehicles, renew vehicles annually, and follow permit rules.

  2. ECR 47/2017 art 5(5),(11)-(14)Assignment, suspension and cooperation

    An establishment must obtain RTA approval before assigning or disposing of a permit and notify RTA 60 days prior to suspending activities.

  3. ECR 47/2017 art 5(7),(9)Tracking and rental system

    Establishments must install a mandatory vehicle tracking system and register on the Electronic Information System of Car Rental Agencies.

  4. ECR 47/2017 arts 2-3, 12Permit required

    An RTA Licensing Agency permit is required for commercial transport activities in Dubai, valid for one year and renewable.

  5. ECR 47/2017 arts 8, 10Penalties and grievance

    Fines for transport violations are specified, with increased penalties for repeat offenses; grievances against RTA decisions must be filed within 15 days.

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Transport Manager / Compliance — 2 articles

Fleet Manager — 2 articles

Fleet Manager / IT — 2 articles

Transport Manager / Legal — 2 articles

Legal — 2 articles

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RTA commercial transport (ECR 47/2017) is issued by the Roads and Transport Authority — Dubai. It has 5 articles across 1 chapters.

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