Qatar Announces New Rules And Procedures For Vehicle Exit Permits

The Qatar Ministry of Interior has announced new rules and procedures for vehicle exit permits to leave the country. As per the announcement, from May 22, a permit must be obtained from the General Directorate of Traffic for motor vehicles to exit the country. The announcement was made during a press conference attended by Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa Al Muftah, the Director of Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior, and other senior officials.

To be eligible for the permit, the vehicle must not have any outstanding traffic violations, and the final destination for the motor vehicle must be specified. Additionally, the applicant for the permit must be the owner of the vehicle or present proof of the owner's consent. Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa Al Muftah also added that certain vehicles are exempt from this requirement. This includes vehicles traveling to GCC countries without traffic violations as well as goods transporting vehicles. 

Effective from September 1, traffic law violators cannot leave Qatar through any state borders without paying the fines and dues through the Metrash2 app, Ministry of Interior website, traffic sections, or unified service centers. On the other hand, from May 22, buses with more than 25 passengers, taxis, and limousines are prohibited from using the left lane on road networks with three or more lanes in each direction. Qatar News Agency reported that delivery motorcycle riders must use the right lane on all roads, with lane changes allowed at least 300 meters before intersections.