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Qatar Traffic Laws 2026 Update

26 Mar 2026

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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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