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Tailgating still a growing concern on Qatar roads ARABIA

Tailgating still a growing concern on Qatar roads

While tailgating remains a growing concern among motorists, the overall driving perception has improved in Qatar, a recent study has found.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Modifications can make some roads safer: Swedish expert ARABIA

Modifications can make some roads safer: Swedish expert

Some roads in Qatar should be modified to be safer for both motorists and pedestrians, a Swedish road expert has suggested.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Law to curb mobile use while driving gets Cabinet nod ARABIA

Law to curb mobile use while driving gets Cabinet nod

The Cabinet has given its nod to a draft law that seeks to prohibit the use of mobile and other devices while driving and prevent the practice of making children below 10 years sit in the front seats of a vehicle.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Mesaieed radar detectors give road safety further boost ARABIA

Mesaieed radar detectors give road safety further boost

Safety on Qatar roads has received a further boost with 4D microwave radar detectors up and running in Mesaieed, according to a senior official of a Swedish company involved in the installation of the state-of-the-art cameras.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
More median barriers needed to make Qatar roads safer ARABIA

More median barriers needed to make Qatar roads safer

More roads across Qatar need median barriers to enhance road traffic and pedestrian safety, a senior Ashghal official suggested on Tuesday at Qatar Transport Safety Forum.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Motorists urged to follow road markings ARABIA

Motorists urged to follow road markings

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reminded motorists to strictly follow road markings and observe lane discipline to ensure the safety of all road users.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Traffic directorate, Maersk launch road safety drive ARABIA

Traffic directorate, Maersk launch road safety drive

Qatar’s General Traffic Directorate and Maersk Oil Qatar have launched their third annual Ramadan campaign, under One Second, the national road safety brand, to raise awareness and educate the public on road safety.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
17 people an hour die in road accidents in India INTERNATIONAL

17 people an hour die in road accidents in India

India's transport ministry admitted on Thursday it has so far failed to improve road safety but said it was pushing for stricter laws, as new figures revealed 17 people die in traffic accidents every hour.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Motorists advised to drive with caution during Ramadan ARABIA

Motorists advised to drive with caution during Ramadan

The Hamad Trauma Centre (HTC) of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has advised motorists to take extra care when driving during this Ramadan.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
New device to catch people who use mobile while driving ARABIA

New device to catch people who use mobile while driving

The use of smartphones by many motorists for various Internet based purposes has become rampant in Qatar, posing a grave threat to road safety.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Egyptian expat dies in road accident ARABIA

Egyptian expat dies in road accident

An Egyptian expatriate was killed in a road accident on Thursday when his car overturned after one of its tyres burst near Al Wakrah town before noon. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

4:45 AM November 25 2016