When to use your phone while driving in Qatar
Motorists may use their phones after their vehicles come to a complete stop at a red traffic light or a parking area. Yet, as long as the vehicle is moving…
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‘Getting a license is a privilege, not a right’
We have to realize that getting a licence is a privilege, not a right… A line has to be drawn somewhere. Ayaz Khan, training manager of Al Khebra Driving School,…
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New ban on driver’s licenses for laborers met with confusion and skepticism
The government has announced a ban on new driver’s licenses for laborers, as part of its efforts to reduce congestion on Qatar’s overloaded road network. The ruling has been introduced…
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VIDEO: Texting while driving can wait
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BqFkRwdFZ0 VIDEO: From One Second to the Next This haunting documentary about the horrific consequences of texting while driving has been making the rounds in the United States this week,…
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Proposal to restrict driver’s licenses for Qatar expats meets with resistance
In an effort to alleviate some of Qatar’s traffic woes, a joint government committee this week proposed the controversial idea of restricting driver’s licenses granted to expats based on their…
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MOI launches safety-focused Gulf Traffic Week today
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior is today inaugurating the 29th Gulf Traffic Week, which includes an exhibition aimed at raising awareness of road safety issues, as well as an exchange of ideas…
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The traffic violations system needs major reform, says the Gulf Times
This article in the Gulf Times today criticises the Traffic Department’s “points” system, saying that it’s easily manipulated and is not achieving its aim to punish bad drivers, and ultimately of…
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Report: Agencies that put bad drivers on road contribute to traffic safety woes
With an influx of more than 500 people a day, including 20 immigrants arriving per hour, Qatar is struggling to accomodate its growing population in a myriad of ways. Nowhere…
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Bad drivers beware: Rollout of point-to-point radar system across Doha ‘soon’
In a bid to crack down on the proliferation of bad driving across Doha, Qatar is installing new radars to catch motorists passing from the right and drivers taking a…
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