Traffic violations have shot up in August
According to the monthly statistical data issued by the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics, traffic violations have increased by 30% in August compared to July.
August has faced a whopping 158,113 traffic violations in total.
However, the mortality rate in traffic accidents has dropped by about 70%.
Qatar has been taking a lot of measures to curb down traffic accidents and violations. It has in the recent past, set up speed cameras and radars every few kilometers in major roads.
So this Eid, make sure you drive safely and with caution. The last thing you’d want in your Eid holidays is a fine for traffic violations! [The Peninsula]
158,113 one is mine:)