Doha: The General Directorate of Traffic in Qatar has announced a ban on trucks and buses with over 25 passengers inside Doha during peak hours. The authority also issued a complete ban of entry of these vehicles on February 22 Road during all times, from Mesaimmer and Fereej Al Ali Intersections to Umm Lekhba (Landmark) Interchange heading north both ways. The violation of this regulation will result in a penalty of QAR 500.
The General Directorate of Traffic also informed that they can obtain an exception permit to be allowed entry during these hours. However, the department did not specify the peak hours in its statement, nor did it mention how long this ban will apply.
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Exception permits for trucks and buses with more than 25 passengers can be obtained through the website or the Metrash2 application, by going through the following process and options: (1) Traffic (2) Vehicles (3) Truck permits (4) Submit the application.
Documents needed to apply for an exception permit on the ban includes:
letter from the project management specifying the type of permit,
work contract with a government body,
copy of company’s registration,
copy of valid vehicle registration.
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