Qatar enforces strict traffic laws to reduce road accidents. Despite the increasing number of registrations, road traffic accidents in Qatar have decreased over the past few years. This is due to road safety measures like speed limits, demerit points, and seatbelt laws. Traffic laws in Qatar are governed by law no. (19) of 2007.
Driving in Qatar is an exciting experience. However, if you want to stay safe, it is important to know about the traffic rules and the penalties for violating them. When you violate the law, you will be required to pay hefty fines and, in extreme cases, you may be imprisoned. Points will also accumulate against your license, and if you reach a certain limit, you may not be able to drive anymore. This article contains a list of Qatar traffic violations with fines and demerit points, as well as violations that will put you in prison.
Traffic Violation Points System in Qatar
A demerit points system has been adopted by Qatar's Traffic Department for evaluating drivers' behavior and emphasizing dangerous violations in addition to regular fines for traffic violations. A driver's license is penalized with demerit points, also known as black points, when he or she commits a serious violation. The driver's license can be suspended or even cancelled if the number of demerit points reaches a certain level over time.
The following is a list of legal actions taken at each stage:
1) If 14 points are accumulated for the first time, the license will be suspended for 3 months.
2) If 12 points are accumulated for the second time, the license will be suspended for 6 months.
3) If 10 points are accumulated for the third time, the license will be suspended for 9 months.
4) If 8 points are accumulated for the fourth time, the license will be suspended for 1 year.
5) If 6 points are accumulated for the fifth time, the license will be cancelled.
6) In case of license cancellation after five attempts, the individual will have to pass a new driving test, and he or she will only be able to attempt it one year after the license cancellation date.
Demerit Point Removal
If any of the following situations apply, demerit points will be automatically removed:
- Within one year from the last violation date, the driver must not have committed any other traffic violations.
- In the event that the license is cancelled according to the points system described above.
Types of Traffic Violations
The following are the different types of traffic violations in Qatar, their fines, and the black points on the license.
Speed-related fines for traffic violations
In the Traffic Law, Article 53 describes the penalties for overspeeding, which are based on how many kilometres you allegedly drove over. There are fines ranging from QR 500 to QR 1000 for speeding.
1) Excessive speed will result in a fine of QR 100 for every 10km/hour over the posted limit to a maximum fine of QR 1000 as listed below:
a) Exceeding posted speeds by 10 km/hr
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
b) Exceeding posted speeds by 20 km/hr
Fine - QR 600
Black Points - Nil
c) Exceeding posted speed by 30 km/hr
Fine - QR 700
Black Points - 1
d) Exceeding posted speed by 40 km/hr
Fine - QR 800
Black Points - 2
e) Exceeding posted speed by 50 km/hr
Fine - QR 900
Black Points - 3
f) Exceeding posted speed by 60 km/hr
Fine - 1000
Black Points - 4
2) If motor vehicle drivers do not reduce speed when approaching pedestrian crossings, residential areas, turnings, bends, ramps, junctions, roundabouts, bridges, or tunnels, or when approaching schools and hospitals to ensure road safety.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
3) If a motor vehicle driver is not controlling and adjusting the vehicle speed according to the circumstances, road conditions, the vehicle's condition and load, and the weather conditions, so that speed can be reduced or the vehicle may be stopped if necessary.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
4) If the vehicle is driven too slowly at a speed that is incompatible with the road conditions, the condition of the vehicle and its load, and the weather conditions, so as to impede the normal movement of other vehicles unless there is a reasonable justification to do so.
Fine - QR 300 - 500
Black Points - Nil
5) Use of brakes for slowing down or stopping the vehicle suddenly without an emergency, required to ensure traffic safety regulations on road.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
6) If a sufficient warning and time is not given in advance when starting to slow down the vehicle.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
The leftmost lanes are considered fast lanes, and motorists on them cannot drive below a certain speed limit. Driving too slowly in the fast lane without giving way to others is also a traffic violation that results in a fine of QR 500.
Driving related fines for traffic violations
It is strongly recommended that motorists stay within their designated lanes and prohibited from using part of the road where traffic is flowing in the opposite direction.
1) A motorist who violates the law by not staying on the right side of the road.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 1
2) When the driver of any type of transport vehicle, including buses, trucks, goods vehicles, trailers, or semi-trailers, do not keep to the right side of the road or overtakes other vehicles.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 1
3) While driving, failing to follow the lanes on the main section of the road.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 1
4) The act of driving a vehicle in the opposite direction.
Fine - QR 6000
Black Points - 6
5) If the vehicle is reversed on the main road except in emergency or at intersections.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - 3
6) When a vehicle's driver exits from his or her lane to reach a side road, enters some point near the road, exits from it, or turns or reverses without taking any precautions prescribed by the law.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 1
7) If a driver parks the vehicle on the expressway in an undesignated area to reverse or turn to the left or to make a U-turn or drive on the traffic island.
Fine - QR 6000
Black Points - 3
8) The act of driving a vehicle on a restricted road or allowing somebody to do so without written permission from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
9) If a driver does not allow sufficient space between him and the vehicle ahead of him, is not alert to signals of the vehicle in front of him and if he doesn't overtake from the left side.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
10) If a driver overtakes the vehicles running in front of him or her at unclear elevations and sharp turnings, arched bridges, curves, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and in all places where traffic signals prohibit overtaking.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
11) Increasing speed while being overtaken by another vehicle.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
12) Overtaking when the vision is unclear.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
13) Overtaking vehicles loading students in residential areas.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
14) Failure to follow the official signboards on the road indicating directions posted by the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
Parking related fines for traffic violations
In most parts of Qatar, you can park your vehicle for free, but in busy areas, you will need to pay for parking. Penalty points and fines can apply to drivers who park illegally, especially on the spaces reserved for people with special needs. The practice of charging for parking in malls and commercial plazas is becoming more prevalent.
1) The parking and waiting of vehicles at non-assigned locations.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
2) If you park vehicles or wait at designated places for pedestrian crossings or pavements.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
3) Parking or waiting near an elevation or curve on the main section of the road.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
4) Waiting on flyovers, underpasses and bridges or to park vehicles or waiting at non-assigned places for parking.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
5) To park vehicles or wait less than 15 meters from crossroads, ground entrances, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings, or public transport stations.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
6) Parking vehicles or waiting on the main section of the road beside continuous long ground signs that are not to be crossed.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
7) If a vehicle is parked or stopped at such locations which will hide traffic signals and traffic sign boards or vehicles from the sight of some road users.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
8) Parking or waiting in an area where parking will prevent other vehicles from moving.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
9) Parking or waiting of vehicles in front of entrances or exits of private residences, petrol stations, garages, fire and police stations, hospitals, first aid centres, military zones or educational institutions without permission.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
10) The parking or waiting of vehicles at places reserved for people with special needs or for others.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 3
11) The act of parking a vehicle or waiting at a paid parking lot without paying.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
12) Waiting or parking vehicles in a prohibited area.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
13) The parking of vehicles or waiting on the main section of the road near another parked vehicle.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
14) Obstructing the use of parking lots reserved for taxis or causing rushes in front of them.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
15) Vehicles parked or waiting at paid parking beyond its time limit.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 3
16) Leaving a vehicle on a major road without taking the necessary precautions to avoid accident risk or leaving it in a way that obstructs traffic flow, or leaving it with its operating key or without taking the necessary precautions to avoid it being illegally used by someone else.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 3
Intersections related fines for traffic violations
1) If the motorist fails to obey the manual signals activated by the traffic police.
Fine - QR 6000
Black Points - 7
2) If the motorist does not follow automatic traffic signals like crossing a red light.
Fine - QR 6000
Black Points - 7
3) If a motorist moves his vehicle and obstructs or confuses the traffic at intersections where there are automatic traffic signals, in spite of the priority of moving is to him (if a driver obstructs traffic flow at an intersection).
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 3
4) When motorists fail to give priority to vehicles coming from the left side of intersections where there are no signals or signs indicating priority or fail to give priority where there are signals or signs are there determining the priority on moving the vehicle.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
5) Failing to give priority in moving a vehicle at road junctions where multi crossroads in squares.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
6) When a motorist approaches the main road from the side road, do not allow the right of way to vehicles approaching from the main road.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
7) If the motorist fails to give the right of way to vehicles approaching from paved roads at two intersections where one road is paved and the other is not paved.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
Emergency vehicles related fines for traffic violations
Motorists are strongly advised to move their cars to make way for emergency vehicles by Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI). Furthermore, you should not follow an emergency vehicle and take advantage of their clear path.
1) The act of overtaking police, ambulances, internal state security vehicles and civil defence vehicles while they are on emergency calls and using their sirens.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
2) Not driving behind emergency vehicles and failure to maintain a minimum of 50 meters distance from emergency vehicles.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
3) Not vacating the road immediately at intersections or junctions when emergency vehicles need to pass.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
4) Not letting emergency vehicles like police, security, civil defence and ambulance pass through when on emergency duty.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
5) Motorists who do not move their vehicles to the nearest service road or safe area after a minor accident that doesn't involve injuries while the vehicle can be moved or if the motorist fails to inform the police immediately.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - 3
6) Motorists failing to give way to official motorcades or similar convoys, or if motorists or pedestrians are trying to get into the motorcade or obstruct its movement or follow it by getting near to it or running along it.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
7) Using the sirens without emergency cases by the drivers of emergency vehicles like police, civil defence, ambulance and internal state security.
Fine - QR 200
Black Points - 1
8) In the case of an accident, if the motorist refuses to provide his or her name and address or the name and address of the vehicle owner to the traffic police.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 1
Other common fines for traffic violations
A number of other violations can be found, including driving without a seat belt, driving while using a mobile phone, and not giving adequate signals while driving.
1) If the driver and front seat passenger don't wear seat belts while driving.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
2) If the drivers fail to provide adequate signals as required.
Fine - QR 200
Black Points - Nil
3) If the driver is using a mobile phone or any other device while driving or becomes distracted by watching any visual object on the vehicle's television, or allowing children under ten years of age to occupy the front seat while driving.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
4) To transport persons in a vehicle without seating facility or which is not meant for passenger transport.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 3
5) If the driver of a transport vehicle gets distracted by talking to passengers or allows passengers to sit or stand nearby while driving the vehicle.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
6) Whenever the driver of a passenger vehicle, transport office, taxi, rent-a-car, or limousine transports passengers more than what is legally allowed.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
7) Carrying any vehicle on a carrier or footboard or the rooftop of the vehicle without written permission from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 3
Driving license fines for traffic violations
As per Article 29 of the Traffic Law, no vehicle may be driven on the road without the driver obtaining a driving license from the Licensing Authority allowing him or her to do so. In this case, the punishment is imprisonment for a minimum of one month, a maximum of three years, and / or a minimum fine of QR 10,000 up to QR 50,000.
1) The act of driving a vehicle without renewing the license.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - Nil
2) If the driver fails to carry the driving license while driving or fails to produce it when asked by the police.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 1
3) Driving a vehicle with a suspended driving license on the basis of a legal or administrative decision.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 3
4) If a driving license is lost or damaged, and the owner does not notify the traffic department office or nearest traffic office immediately or does not return it to the licensing authority as soon as it is found.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
5) Obtaining more than one driving license of the same kind or using it or allowing someone to use it against the law or using the license for some illegal gain or someone using somebody else's license or accepting it except in situations allowed by the law.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
Motorcycles and bicycles related fines for traffic violations
Qatar's MOI is actively working on motorcyclist awareness programmes due to an increase in two-wheeler accidents. Bicyclists and motorcyclists must follow the same road traffic laws as larger vehicles. Additionally, they are expected to wear helmets and follow the proper lanes.
1) If a motorcyclist fails to ride on the lanes assigned for motor vehicles.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 1
2) If helmets are not worn by motorcyclists, bicyclists and the riders in the back seat.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
3) In the case of a motorcyclist carrying passengers on his motorcycle without a sidecar or backseat, or bicycle riders carrying passengers on bicycles not designed for carrying passengers.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
4) If motorcyclists and bicyclists fail to hold on to the handlebars with both hands unless they are required to indicate signals manually, or if they hold onto another vehicle while driving, or if a two-wheeler drives on one wheel or tries to tow, push, carry, or drag objects that can obstruct traffic or endanger other motorists or themselves on the road.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - Nil
5) When bicyclists do not ride on the right side of the road or don't ride behind other cyclists at places with no lanes earmarked for two-wheelers, or don't ride on the lanes earmarked for two-wheelers when they are available.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
6) If you are riding your motorcycle or bicycle on the road between sunset and sunrise, or if visibility is poor because of poor weather conditions during the daytime, without using the following lights like the front light, back light, side light and the reflector on the back side of the bicycle.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
Vehicle registration fines for traffic violation
Qatar requires you to register your vehicle in order to drive legally. Additionally, the vehicle registration (istimara) must be renewed periodically, and the necessary technical inspection (fahes) must be done annually.
1) Driving a vehicle that is not registered.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 2
2) The act of driving a vehicle while the license is suspended as a result of a legal or administrative decision.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - 3
3) Driving a vehicle on the road without a license renewal (Istimara).
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - Nil
4) Failure to display the sticker indicating the valid date of the vehicle license in a clear place on the vehicle or refusal to show it when requested.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 1
5) If a vehicle owner fails to notify the traffic authority within ten days about any change in the owner's name, nationality, ID number, address, or residence.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
6) If the owner fails to inform the licensing authority in writing about the change of vehicle's ownership within three days of the ownership change, along with details of the new owner and his address.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
7) If the owner of the vehicle fails to inform the licensing authority about the loss or damage of the registration card such as a RC or vehicle license or does not apply for a new one instead of the lost or damaged RC, or if the person who found the RC does not return it to the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
Vehicle body related fines for traffic violations
Changing the body of a vehicle without the permission of the authorities is illegal in Qatar. Additionally, it is illegal to drive a vehicle that emits noise or pollutes the environment.
1) Changing the use of the vehicle in any way or altering any major part of it that entails modifying the registration details of the vehicle without written permission from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 3
2) Using the vehicle for a purpose other than that specified in the vehicle registration or license or allowing somebody to do so.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 3
3) Driving tippers, earthmovers, bulldozers, etc. on roads that are not intended for such vehicles.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 3
4) Driving a vehicle that emits noisy sounds or dense fumes or bad smoke or leaks inflammable materials or harms the environment or public health, damages the road, or does not have an appropriate silencer.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 3
5) Any writing, painting, or putting details against the law on any part of the vehicle or in its body, or the use of the vehicle for publicity purposes without written approval from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
6) Using any method to tint the vehicle's glasses without permission from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - Nil
7) The installation of sign plates or advertisements or devices that are similar to traffic signs or devices that lower the clarity or effect of the traffic department's original signs or that may cause confusion for others on the road.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - 1
8) To run on the road, a vehicle with some parts that are unfit for use and not in a secured condition that will put the lives of the passengers or road users at risk.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 4
Number plates related fines for traffic violations
The Traffic Department must be notified immediately if a vehicle's license plate is lost or damaged. It is recommended that any loss or damage outside Qatar be reported to the nearest Qatari diplomatic mission.
1) Driving a vehicle without a number plate.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 3
2) If the number plates are not returned to the licensing authority when the vehicle is not being used or when the license is not renewed within the stipulated time frame or when the vehicle is unfit for use, or when the registration is cancelled or when it is exported out of the country.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
3) Changing the number plates' colour or shape or altering the details, or lending or exchanging them without permission.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - 3
4) For unauthorized purposes, using temporary number plates (for test).
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
5) Not informing the licensing authority immediately if one or both number plates are lost or damaged.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 2
6) Failure to return a commercial or test vehicle's number plates or a temporary number plate to the licensing authority when cancelled or not renewed.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
7) The use of commercial number plates in an unauthorized situations.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
8) Driving a vehicle with commercial number plates or test vehicle number plates without fixing them properly on the vehicle as required by the law or giving the vehicle to an unauthorized person to drive it.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
Vehicle horn related fines for traffic violations
According to Qatari traffic law, horns must be installed on all vehicles in working conditions, but near hospitals, schools and other public places honking is prohibited.
1) The installation or use of horns, light systems, or devices prescribed for ambulances, police or civil defence without written permission from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - 1
2) The use of horns by drivers, except when faced with imminent danger.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 1
3) The driving of a vehicle without a working horn on the road.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 1
4) Using or fixing air horns or musical horns.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - 1
Vehicle loads related fines for traffic violations
1) Without the written consent of the appropriate authority, exceeding the height of a load on a vehicle or objects appearing from the load by more than 4.2 meters from the road level.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 1
2) Exceeding the vehicle width, including load or things appearing from it for more than 2.6 meters without written permission from the concerned authority.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 1
3) Extending the load for more than 1 meter to the front or 2 meters to the back of the vehicle from the body without written permission from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 1
4) Without written permission from the licensing authority, exceeding the gross weight of a vehicle by 13 tons on a single axle or exceeding its maximum permitted weight on a double axle or exceeding the gross weight of a vehicle by more than the permitted load limit.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 1
5) Not having written permission from the licensing authority to transport materials that can't be parted while exceeding the allowed length.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - 1
6) Loading the vehicle without organizing, arranging and fixing it properly in a way that will result in the loaded materials to fall or move while the vehicle is moving.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - 1
7) If the following factors are not taken into consideration when loading a vehicle:
- To not endanger persons or cause any risk to public or private property.
- To not make noise or fly or leak anything that may affect public health or the environment or harass the pedestrians.
- To not obstruct the vehicle driver's vision or to not hide automatic or manual traffic signals, side signs, vehicle lights, reflectors, or number plates.
- Not to affect the vehicle's balance or cause dangerous driving conditions.
Fine - QR 1500
Black Points - 1
8) To make extensions of load boxes of trucks and transport vehicles in order to carry more than the dimensions and specifications by width, length or height.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - 1
9) Not writing down the gross weight and number of passengers on the vehicle's body, that its load capacity or net weight is 3 tons or more.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - 1
10) Not placing clear red signs on the sides of the load to alert others.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - 1
Vehicle lights related fines for traffic violations
1) Using high beam or fog lights in the front or rear of the vehicle except in weather conditions that require this kind of light.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - 1
2) Driving a vehicle between sunset and sunrise periods or when vision is poor due to weather conditions at daytime without considering the following lights: There should be no red light on the front of the vehicle. Under normal conditions, the while light is sufficient, and in foggy conditions, the yellow light is sufficient.
Fine - QR 1000
Black Points - Nil
3) Driving a vehicle in the dark or while visibility is poor during the daytime due to weather conditions without the following lights:
a) The dim light, two rear lights, the number plate light on the back, and high beam or fog lights are prohibited when the vehicle is parked.
b) When approaching a vehicle from the opposite side at a reasonable distance, dim the high beam or fog lights to low beam.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
4) To drive vehicles pulled by men or animals from sunset to sunrise or when vision is poor due to weather conditions at daytime without using the following lights: There will be a normal white light in the front and a red light in the back, both of which will provide a clear indication of a vehicle's presence.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
5) If the driver of a vehicle fails to adjust the high beam light to the right side of the road.
Fine - QR 200
Black Points - 1
Pedestrian-related fines for traffic violations
1) Pedestrians who fail to take the necessary precautions while crossing the main road.
Fine - QR 200
Black Points - Nil
2) Pedestrians must walk on pavements or in the absence of pavements, pedestrians must walk on the extreme left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic. If there are no vehicles posing a danger, pedestrians should follow the extreme edge of the road in the direction they are moving. Whenever possible, pedestrians should walk in single file when they are walking together. When walking outside the city, if there are no pavements available, pedestrians should walk on the extreme right side of the traffic direction. If the above conditions are not followed, you will have to pay a fine.
Fine - QR 100
Black Points - Nil
3) When pedestrians do not adhere to the following signs and directives while crossing the main road through designated areas:
- Signals at pedestrian crossings.
- When the police authorize vehicle movement, pedestrians should not cross the road.
- Do not mingle with the line of sergeants or with organised groups moving under the supervision of a responsible person and all permitted parades.
- Abiding by the traffic rules and signals.
Fine - QR 500
Black Points - Nil
Commercial license fines for traffic violations
1) Without the licensing authority's permission, setting up a driving school or conducting driving classes.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - Nil
2) If any car dealership, car rental company or offices, car decoration shop, or automobile workshop conducts business before obtaining a trade licence from the licensing authority.
Fine - QR 3000
Black Points - Nil
3) If the driving instructor do not follow with rules and regulations related to driving classes, or if the learner fails to carry the learner's permit during driving classes or does not produce it when requested by the police.
Fine - QR 300
Black Points - Nil
A list of 13 traffic violations that can land you in jail in Qatar
Qatari traffic violations usually include tickets for minor offences such as speeding and parking violations. In most cases, these can be settled by paying the fine at the MOI or the traffic department. However the penalties for certain traffic-related offenses can be much higher, such as fines, revocation of driving privileges, or even imprisonment.
In the following cases, fines cannot be used to resolve any violations, and the court must review them:
1) Driving a vehicle without a valid driving license or with a license not meant for the type of vehicle.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- Repeated violations will be punishable by a mandatory minimum imprisonment of one week, a maximum imprisonment of three years, and a fine of a minimum of QR 20,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- Black Points: 3
2) Organizing races for men, cars or bicycles on the roads without written permission from the licensing authority or not following rules and regulations assigned by the licensing authority.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled by the minimum level.
- Black Points: 3
3) To carry out construction, maintenance, or destruction on roads, or making holes along them, that may obstruct traffic or put the road users at risk, without the permission of the licensing authority. The failure to put out necessary warning signs and caution boards as well as failing to follow the rules and regulations of the licensing authority.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled by the minimum level.
- Black Points: 3
4) To give a vehicle to someone who does not have a valid driver's license to drive the kind of vehicle or to someone without a driving license or to a person who does not have any other permit required by the law.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled to the minimum level.
- Black Points: 2
5) Destroying or altering traffic signs or any of its part, or shifting or changing its content or information, or direction, or damaging it or damaging the road.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled to the minimum level.
6) The act of violating or allowing someone to violate customs and norms of public morality inside the vehicle.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled to the minimum level.
- Black Points: 3
7) The act of driving a vehicle recklessly or carelessly on the road or in a way that puts the safety and well-being of others at risk.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled by the minimum level.
- Black Points: 4
8) Driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other mental stimulants.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled by the minimum level.
- Black Points: 6
9) The act of running or trying to run away after an accident or when the police from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) or anyone entrusted with enforcing traffic laws gives an order to stop.
- Imprisonment: A minimum of one month in prison, a maximum of three years, and/or a fine of at least QR 10,000 and a maximum of QR 50,000.
- If the same violation is repeated, the punishment will be doubled by the minimum level.
10) If you obtain or try to obtain a new driving license or vehicle registration card during the suspension period of the original driving license or vehicle license.
Imprisonment: A minimum of one week in prison, a maximum of one year, and/or a fine of at least QR 3000 and a maximum of QR 10,000.
11) If the vehicle's driver does not provide necessary assistance when an accident occurs on the way and injures one or more people or does not inform the police immediately or moves the vehicle from the accident site without the police's permission or moves the vehicle without necessity to rescue the accident victims.
Imprisonment: A minimum of one week in prison, a maximum of one year, and/or a fine of at least QR 3000 and a maximum of QR 10,000.
12) When the owner of the vehicle refuses to provide police with the name and address of the person driving the vehicle at the time of the violation or provides false information intentionally.
As per article number 67, the punishment will be the same for the driver who violated that law.
13) Intentionally providing false information in any forms or applications intended to pass technical inspection (Fahes) or earn a license or temporary license to replace a lost one.
- Imprisonment: A maximum of ten years of imprisonment. According to penal code article 206, if a public official committed the forgery while on duty, he would be punished by imprisonment of 15 years at a maximum level.
- Black Points: 3
If you have committed any traffic violations, you can check your violations online or use Metrash2 on your mobile device.
How To Check And Pay Traffic Violation Fines In Qatar
It's crucial to know and obey the local traffic laws and regulations when driving in Qatar in order to avoid violations and ensure your safety and the safety of others. Make sure you follow traffic rules and exercise caution to avoid accidents and legal repercussions. Any specific or updated information can be obtained from the Qatar government's official websites or from the local authorities.
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