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Qatar to introduce congestion, highway, and parking fees: reports

Congestion charges are not a new concept and have been introduced to cities with heavy traffic like London. Qatar could soon introduce congestion, highway, and road-specific charges as part of…

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This is what limousine vehicle plates will now look like in Qatar

Renewing your limo vehicle soon? Keep an eye out for this new mandatory change. Limousine vehicles will now have to swap out their existing license plates for the newly designed…

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Driver detained for reckless drifting on Qatar streets

Reckless driving can lead to vehicle seizer for 3 months and a fine of up to QR3,000. A driver found himself in a legal battle after authorities seized his car…

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Qatar rolls out new ‘advanced radars’ to catch phone users at the wheel

Radars will now catch several violations other than speed to prevent road accidents and ensure safety. Failure to wear a seatbelt, using phones while driving and speeding violations are now…

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Qatar records dip in traffic accidents

Drivers seem to be more careful while cruising on Doha roads, new numbers reveal. Traffic accidents have witnessed a 15.7% decline in the month of July compared to the previous…

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1 in 5 drivers use their mobile phones illegally

More than 1.35 million fatalities occur every year globally on the road, and millions more sustain serious injuries. A staggering one in five drivers in Qatar use their mobile phones…

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Qatar’s roads: how safe are they?

In comparison to the rest of the world, Qatar appears to be ahead in reducing its road accident fatalities. Road accidents represent the eighth leading cause of death globally. Every…

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How will Qatar ease traffic during the FIFA World Cup?

More than one million visitors are expected to arrive in Qatar to attend the FIFA 2022 World Cup: but there have been growing concerns about whether the traffic will be…

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Reckless driving kills member of Qatar’s cycling community

The incident sheds light on the importance of adhering to road safety. Nepalese cyclist, Pradeep Kunwar, has been killed by a reckless driver in Qatar on National Sports Day. The…

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