News & Reviews
26 Mar 2026
1. Speeding Violations
The fine increases by QR 100 for every 10 km/h above the limit.
| Violation | Fine (QR) | Points |
| Exceeding by 10 km/h | 500 | – |
| Exceeding by 20 km/h | 600 | – |
| Exceeding by 30 km/h | 700 | 1 |
| Exceeding by 40 km/h | 800 | 2 |
| Exceeding by 50 km/h | 900 | 3 |
| Exceeding by 60 km/h | 1,000 | 4 |
| Exceeding by 50 km/h (Severe Case) | 1,000 | 6 |
| Exceeding by 60 km/h (Severe Case) | 1,500–2,000+ | 8 |
| Unsafe speed (road/weather/load) | 300–1,000 | – |
| Sudden braking without reason | 300–500 | – |
2. Common & AI-Monitored Violations
Newly monitored by advanced automated systems in 2026.
| Violation | Fine (QR) | Points |
| Using phone while driving (No Discount) | 500 | 4 |
| Driver not wearing seatbelt | 500 | 4 |
| Passenger not wearing seatbelt | 500 | 2 |
| Allowing children under 10 in front seat | 500 | – |
| Not giving priority to pedestrians | 500 | 4 |
| Not using indicators | 100–300 | 1 |
3. Lane & Vehicle Restrictions (NEW 2024-2026 LAWS)
| Violation | Fine (QR) | Points |
| Buses (25 seats)/Taxis/Limousines in left lane | Legal Action* | – |
| Delivery Motorcycles not in the right-most lane | Legal Action* | – |
| Driving on the road shoulder | 1,000 | 3 |
| Overtaking from the right side | 1,000 | – |
*Note: Left lane violations for commercial vehicles and motorcycles now often result in direct referral to Public Prosecution under Article 95.
4. Intersection & Dangerous Driving
| Violation | Fine (QR) | Points |
| Disobeying automatic/manual traffic signals | 6,000 | 7 |
| Driving against the flow of traffic | 6,000 | 6 |
| Illegal U-turn/Stop on Highway | 6,000 | 3 |
| Reckless driving endangering others | 3,000 | 8 |
| Blocking traffic at intersection | 500 | 3 |
| Reversing on a main road (non-emergency) | 1,500 | 3 |
5. Parking Violations
| Violation | Fine (QR) | Points |
| Parking in disabled spaces | 1,000 | 4 |
| Parking on the sidewalk | 1,000 | 6 |
| Double parking / Obstructing others | 300 | 3 |
| Parking in unauthorized/restricted areas | 300 | 3 |
| Paid lot violation (unpaid/expired) | 300 | 3 |
6. Emergency & Documentation
| Violation | Fine (QR) | Points |
| Not giving priority to emergency vehicles | 500 | – |
| Not moving vehicle after non-injury accident | 500 | – |
| Driving with mechanical defect (e.g. brakes) | 1,000 | 6 |
| Driving without proper lights (Night/Fog) | 1,000 | 1 |
Adherence to Qatar’s traffic regulations is mandatory, supported by strict enforcement, advanced surveillance systems, increased penalties, and a stricter black points framework.
This article compiles traffic violations and fines from widely available public reference materials and guidance sources. In cases where differences exist between sources, official publications and announcements issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) take precedence over secondary compiled references.
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