Over 800 motorists booked in a day as traffic cops get cracking
How many times have you felt outraged by people cutting in through your right side, and yet were unable to do anything about it?
It seems Qatar’s traffic cops have finally heard your silent screams for plea from unruly drivers. They have started cracking the whip and 428 drivers were booked for overtaking through the right on a single day.
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that 52 violations were booked for parking in spots reserved for the disabled.
In addition, 309 seat belt violations and 52 incidents of using mobile phones while driving were also recorded.
More than 60% of intersections in Doha are now equipped smart radar systems which will captures traffic violations such as overtaking from the right, stopping at yellow box junctions, speeding and jumping a signal.
With more and more checks and balances in place, one should hope that accident rate in the country will come down. Indeed, there have been some positive changes in the last few years.
mohdata: Sadly, most of us have become selfish. We don't care of the feelings of others and the discomfort our actions may cause
50 people in a single day parked in disabled parking spots... Sad... Is this all we care for each other in the present world? Hope not....
omar: http://whatson.ae/dubai/2015/12/new-dubai-speed-cameras-know-youre-mobile-phone/
The lucky ones are in Saudi,they do stunts on Doha roads when they come for weekend tour however they'll escape and funny thing, MOI sooth them with "Special Offer" half price of the Violation !! Walaah is this Business still available?mmh Buy 2 get 3, here is "Violate 2 pay for One !! Aiwa very good deal in deeds!...
how will a camera catch those overtaking on the right?. Impossible
Discounts are for those who stand on the truth's side , who are honest & admit their fault ............. it's a fair deal ........... they do deserve a reward ........... !
The Stars are here , 52 incidents of using mobile phones while driving ................ in a single day ............
Rizks , you Tuk Tuk driving Tomato..... By offering a discont , you encourage people to pay early....
We fully support this .. Safer roads .. Joys
but why to give discount's ?
A violation is a violation.
And give 'discount' only to those who have more than 20 violations.
Great news.. The answer is simple .. Enforce the law. Put into place harsh penalties and heavy fines ... Soon , all will be well