Tribune News Network
Doha
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday reminded the public of the procedures for returning vehicles with Qatari number plates that have been permitted to leave the country and for settling traffic violations before leaving the country.
"Vehicles permitted to leave Qatar must be returned within six months from the departure date. The permit can be extended for additional period or periods. Vehicles located in GCC countries are exempt from this requirement, provided they undergo a technical inspection in Qatar,” the ministry said.
"Vehicles that have been outside the country since before the implementation of these regulations on 22 May 2024 must be returned unless the owner obtains a permit allowing the vehicle to remain abroad for an extended period or multiple periods.”
As per the ruling in May, effective from September 1, 2024, traffic law violators will not be allowed to leave the country through any state borders (land, air, and sea) without paying the fines and dues through the Metrash2 application, Ministry of Interior website, traffic sections, or unified service centres.
It also said the 50 percent discount on traffic fines for all vehicles remains valid until August 31.
In May, the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, announced the rules and procedures for vehicle exit permits to leave the country, and the payment of traffic fines before leaving the country.