The Qatar government has introduced a new set of traffic rules for drivers. They have also issued a fine law sheet related to the violation of Qatar traffic rules for 2023. If you live in Qatar, it is more important to properly understand the List of Driving Violations and Fines by MOI Qatar.

The acceptable range for traffic violations in Qatar is QR 300 – QR 600. Violations will usually be limited to fines. But some severe violations take time to resolve.

You must pay QR 10,000- 50,000 for such a severe range of fines. However, Qatar’s traffic fines are expected to increase for all violations in the coming months. Doha Traffic Police will implement the latest system day by day to ensure the safety of the people. Let’s see how you should be aware of the List of Driving Violations and Fines by MOI Qatar.

MOI Qatar traffic violations

1. Traffic fines

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Driving an unregistered vehicle3000 2
Operating without renewing vehicle license 1500 Nil
Not displaying the validity date of the permit 300Nil

2. Licensing fines

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Driving without a license5001
Having more than one driving license5001
Unauthorized acquisition of business license3000Nil

3. Penalties related to number plates

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Temporary Number Plates500 Nil
Number Plate Change500Nil
Driving a vehicle without a number plate30003

4. Fines for lane rules

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR ) Marks
Not staying on the right side of the road5001
Failure to follow lanes5001
Lane breaking30001
Driving in the wrong direction60006
Improper U-turnQR6

5. Fines for speed limits

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Overspeed 500Zero
Not slowing down in the prohibited zone300Zero
Abnormal low speed for no reason300Zero
Abrupt break without reason300Zero

6. Security fines

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR ) Marks
Not wearing a helmet300Nil
Single wheel drive1500Nil
Using cell phones and watching TV while driving500Nil
Failure to wear a seat belt500Nil

7. Penalties related to accidents

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Driver not disclosing his name or vehicle plate number to the traffic department in case of road accident 5001
Failure of the driver to inform the police about the accident10003

8. Parking fines

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR ) Marks
Parking in a prohibited zone 3003
Parking without parking fee for paid vehicles 3003
Parking on pavement or pedestrian crossing areas 3003
Parking the car in the middle of the road3003
When the vehicle is parked while entering and exiting a place3003
When any obstacle is placed on the road without permission5003
Parking of vehicles in areas for physically challenged persons 5003

9. Penalties related to poor eyesight

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Unauthorized use of tinted glass 10001
Giving in lousy weather when coming from the opposite direction Not using high beam fog lights 500Nil
Non-use of front and rear electric light for a motorcycle under bad weather300Nil
Two rare lights behind the number plate and non-use of light when visibility is impaired due to sunset and sunrise as well as weather conditions500Nil

10. Traffic signal fines

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
If automatic traffic signals interfere with traffic5003
Driver not following traffic signals60007
Failure to obey traffic police signs60007

11. Weight and Loading Penalties

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR )Marks
Loading on the vehicle without organization15001
Unauthorized load width exceeding30001
Extension for Unauthorized Extra Load10001
Exceeding gross weight limit 30001
Exceeding load width without permission30001
Failure to write the number of passengers and gross weight on the vehicle body10001
Exceeding load length above 4.2 m road level without permission30001

12. Pedestrian fines

Type of Traffic Violation Amount of Fine (QR ) Marks
Non-following rules500Nil
Association with organized groups500Nil
Pedestrian failure to exercise caution while crossing the road200Nil
Crossing roads with police permission500Nil

13. Exceeding Penalties

Type of Traffic ViolationAmount of Fine (QR ) Marks
Overtaking a police vehicle500Nil
Ambulance overrun500Nil
Crossing restricted areas 500Nil
Do not cross the bridge, sharp sides, or high places 500Nil
If passed when vision is unclear 500Nil
If running over a student bus500Nil

In addition to the above, you may also face misdemeanor violations. They are severe and cannot be compensated as above by payment of fines. Some of them are mentioned in the List of Driving Violations and Fines by MOI Qatar 2023. by that time,

  • Driving in Qatar without your driver’s license
  • Conducting car, bicycle, and motorcycle races without the permission of the authorities
  • Not following society’s norms and values in the vehicle
  • Unauthorized removal or destruction of road signs
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol 
  • In the event of an accident, the driver did not inform the police & fled the scene to save the victim.
  • Providing false information for a permit

Remember that this List of Driving Violations and Fines by MOI Qatar changes over time. Also, you can get the Qatar Traffic Violation Penalty List regularly on all official websites.

Final thoughts

While living in Qatar, you must drive or travel for a day or so. However, if you break any rules there, you will be punished. If there is any ambiguity regarding the List of Driving Violations and Fines by MOI Qatar, you can visit any office near the Traffic Department.