Latest Driving Rules and Penalties Every Motorist in Qatar Should Know

“Traffic violations happen due to ignorance of law,” says Capt. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Kuwari, Officer - Traffic Awareness Department at the General Directorate of Traffic.

Every road user owes a duty of care and caution. He/she is duty-bound to drive his/her vehicle in such a way not to endanger themselves and more importantly pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders and other vehicle users.

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) in association with the Directorate of Traffic, felt the need for a campaign to enlighten the public on traffic rules and penalties. Therefore, just recently, the Public Relations Department of MoI conducted an Awareness Webinar on "Traffic Law and Rules" in the country.

Here are some of the important points discussed during the webinar that every car owner must be aware of to ensure safety and security in Qatar public roads and highways:

Black Point in Traffic Law No. 19/2007
Are you driving in Qatar? Did you know that the country is implementing a system of points, called the “Black Point system?” What is this system and how does it help in monitoring traffic violations?
The traffic law No. 19 of the year 2007 has introduced a Black Point system with the aim of preventing the huge number of road accidents and punishing the errant drivers.
The Qatar driving license is based on this point system where drivers collect points for each infraction.
The Drivers convicted of certain driving related offences will have demerit points recorded on their records.
In two cases, the black points will be erased automatically as mentioned below:
1) If your license was confiscated according to the following table.
2) If the driver did not commit any other traffic crime within one year from the date of committing the last traffic crime.
The Driving Licenses of those who commit traffic crimes will be suspended according to this list.
The traffic crimes fall into two categories:
• Traffic crimes that reject reconciliation.
• Traffic crimes that accept reconciliation.
Below is a table outlining the demerit points for driving offences:
The Driving Licenses of those who commit traffic crimes will be suspended according to the list below:
No
Times
No. of Black Points
License Suspension Period
1
1st time
14
3 months
2
2nd time
12
6 months
3
3rd time
10
9 months
4
4th time
8
12 months
5
5th time
6
If the same person gathered 6 points for the 5th time, his license will be suspended ultimately. And, in this case, a new driving test according to the law article No. (31) on "conditions to provide the driving license for the first time" after one year of suspension as a minimum period.

TRAFFIC CRIMES THAT REJECT RECONCILIATION
Impact on Society

Road accidents lead to loss of a family member by injury or death.

Vehicle collisions may cause damages on private or public properties and infrastructures.

Psychological Impact of Accident

Victims of car accidents may suffer Psychological problems and disabilities.

points differ according to the severity of the violation
driving license will be seized by the authority
timeframe for black points - period calculated from the last violation, within 1 year you did not commit, these black points will be removed

given the vehicle to another person who does not have a license, both of them will be responsible

use for parking spaces for people with special needs, fine of 1,000 riyals and vehicle will be seized for 1 week. procedure for getting a permit apply from traffic commitee with medical report.

taking photos and videos while driving, especially young drivers, and post on social media is illegal and punishable by law.

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