Government offices · West Riffa, Bahrain
Driving licences and vehicle services.
A person visits the General Directorate of Traffic (or a local Motor Vehicles / Traffic Department) to handle essential vehicle, driver, and legal transactions that often require in-person attendance or document verification.
The General Directorate of Traffic in Bahrain is responsible for managing road traffic, enforcing traffic laws, issuing driving licences, registering vehicles, and improving road safety. As the number of vehicles and road users increased, its role expanded to include modern traffic management, accident prevention, and public awareness campaigns to support safer and more organized transportation across the country. Over time, the Directorate has modernized its services through electronic platforms for licence renewals, vehicle registration, fine payments, and accident reporting. Today, it operates under Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior and plays an important role in maintaining traffic discipline and ensuring safer roads.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- By appointment: Book on the Mawaeid appointments app before you go.
- Best time: Sunday to Thursday, between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM
- Address: Building 16, Road 2205, Block 922
- Phone: +973 17872222
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
What's here
Appointment desk.
Local tips
- Book an Appointment Online via the Mawaeid App
- Bring Printed Copies of All Required Documents
- Arrive Early in the Morning
Nearby
- Ramli Mall — 1.6 km
- Khalifa Al Kubra Garden — 3.9 km
- Wadi Square — 4.2 km
- Oasis Mall Riffa — 4.5 km
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