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Can I recharge nol Red ticket if I used it for 10 trips?
When using the nol Red ticket, you can use up to 10 trips only and then you need to purchase a new ticket
Do we have grace period for vehicle renewal after expiry ?
There is no grace period after the vehicle expiry, and a 25 AED late fee will be added for each month delay.
For Salik Exemption, do I have to update the details yearly or no need?
The application for the Salik exemption is only valid for one year and you have to renew it again to avoid any violations.
How to pay the parking fees for GCC and other emirates registered vehicles via SMS?
You can pay the parking fees through sending an SMS to “7275”, and the message format is as following: Emirate code < > plate number < > area number < > number of hours.
I am in the UAE and I have my Saudi driving license, can I drive in Dubai?
You can drive in Dubai using your Saudi driving license as long as you have a valid visit visa in Dubai.
I have recharged my nol card online. but it is not reflected in the card and it is showing pending credit.
The online top up takes up to 48 hours to reflect on your card balance. If the amount is not reflected yet, Please head to the nearest parking machine or metro station gate and insert your nol card for 5 seconds in order to activate the pending balance.
I want an application that can guide me through the locations in Dubai.
Use RTA Smart Drive app to navigate your way through Dubai. Download it here: https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/smart-apps
Is there a Metro that is connecting between Sharjah and Dubai, Dubai and Ajman?
No Metro line that reaches Sharjah and Ajman, you can take the public buses to your destination, for more details, please download "S'hail" application: https://www.salik.gov.ae/ar/salik-services/other-services/people-of-determination-exemptions
Is there parking excemption for tourists from Gulf countries?
You can apply for a Parking Permit For People of Determination (Tourist Permit), through the following link: https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=3704336&lang=en
Why you don't increase the metro operating hours?
Your suggestion can’t be implemented, as the metro design doesn’t allow increasing its operational hours due to the purposes of preventive and periodic maintenance.