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Law No. 13 of 1998 on Road Traffic

Law Summary Record Type: LawNumber: 13Date: 30/07/1998 Corresponding to 06/04/1419 HijriNumber of Articles: 82Status: Canceled
Official Gazette :Issue: 9Offcial Journal Issue Publication Date: 07/09/1998 Corresponding to 16/05/1419 HijriPage from: 65
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mechanical vehicle registration

  • 18 Article

    1-       A motor vehicle may not be driven on the road unless it is registered in the designated register at the Traffic Department, and the required license and number are obtained.
    The registration application shall be submitted by the motor vehicle owner to the Traffic Department enclosed with the title deed and a valid insurance against risks to third parties.
    1. The following types of motor vehicle shall be exempted from the licensing requirement:
    2. Vehicles registered with the armed forces and the police, which display their own numbers.
    3. Vehicles owned by tourists and temporary residents that meet the requirements prescribed by the terms and conditions and regulations in force in Qatar, provided they carry valid licenses from the state where they were originally registered, and that they are insured against risks to which third parties might be exposed in the State of Qatar.
    4. Vehicles carrying commercial number plates.
    5. Non-Qatari vehicles that enter the country for commercial transactions provided they carry valid licenses from the State in which they are registered and are insured against the risks to which a third party might be exposed in the State of Qatar.

  • 19 Article

     Non-Qatari nationals shall not be granted permission to register taxis, or any public transport.

  • 20 Article

     A decision shall be issued by the licensing authority to specify the number of taxis and public transport. the licensing authority may approve the registration of additional numbers when it deems appropriate.

  • 21 Article

    1.       A vehicle required to be registered shall be delivered for technical examination on the time, place and manner as prescribed by the Licensing Authority.  A vehicle may be registered only if the Licensing Authority believes that such vehicle is in a good mechanical condition, and meet the conditions of safety and durability as specified by the Executive Bylaw of this law.
     
    2 - mechanical inspection for the private motor vehicles shall be conducted annually after three years of first being driven. The taxis, public transport vehicles, passenger vehicles and other vehicles shall be tested annually. This timing may be amended by a decision of the licensing authority

  • 22 Article

     The registration certificate of a motor vehicle shall include the main motor parts of the vehicle: body, colour, the chassis and engine numbers. Where the motor vehicle to be registered is a taxi or passenger vehicle or public transport, the certificate of registration shall include the number of persons permitted to be transported, the weight and width of the motor vehicle, and the height and length of the permitted load.

  • 23 Article

     The owner of a motor vehicle is issued with a registration certification pursuant to the registry mentioned in the last paragraph of Article 18 herein, after payment of the prescribed fees and completion of registration procedures.

  • 24 Article

    1.       The license shall be placed on a visible part of the vehicle.
    1. A vehicle license shall be valid for one (1) calendar year, commencing from the date of issue. The exception to this shall be two (2) years for motor vehicle licenses issued to the following establishments:  Ministries and other government authorities and public corporations, diplomatic corps and international and regional organizations, Clubs and sports associations, other entities to be specified by Ministerial decision. In all cases, the vehicle license registration may be renewed for similar periods within thirty (30) days of the original expiry date, otherwise the licence shall be deemed cancelled.
    2. The provisions of the preceding clause (2) of this Article shall not apply to motor vehicles that are brought into the country by tourists or are in transit, if they have valid licenses issued by their countries of origin and are insured against the risks to which third parties might be exposed in the State of Qatar.
    3. The Licensing Authority may refuse to issue or renew a license in the following cases:
    A - any license for the use of any vehicle, car or Motorcycle believes it deems not in good mechanical condition, or doesn't meet the terms of the safety and durability.
    B - any special license issued for a taxi or passenger car or public transport the Licensing Authority deems unfit for that purpose.
    C - any special license for a taxi or a public transport vehicle, if the Licensing Authority considers that the number of licensed cars from this type are sufficient  to meet the need of the public in the region.
    5 - The Licensing Authority may suspend the use of any motor vehicle licensed under this law for any period it determined, if it considers that such motor vehicle is not valid to move on the road. However, the Licensing Authority may allow the reuse of vehicle, if causes that led to its suspension were removed.
    6 - The Licensing Authority may not renew a license or, register or transfer ownership of any vehicle seized for a traffic offence not decided due to non-attendance before the competent court at the designated time and place, unless the vehicle owner proved the settlement of this matter

  • 25 Article

    1.       Each motor vehicle shall carry immediately after its registration two number plates issued by the Traffic Department. For a trailer it is sufficient to fix one number plate to the rear in a prominent manner.
     Number plates are the property of the Licensing Authority. No change of shape, or detail shall be allowed, otherwise they may be confiscated and forfeited by the police.
    Old license plates shall be returned to the Traffic Department, in the case of disposing of the motor vehicle, non-roadworthiness of the vehicle, request for cancellation of registration, or permanent export outside the State of Qatar.
    There shall be immediate reporting by the owner to the Traffic Department in the case of loss or damage to one or both of the vehicle number plates.
    Types of Number plates
      1. Plates for Motorcycle.
    2. Plates for equipment, machinery, trailers and semi-trailers.
    3. Plates for armed forces vehicles.  
    4. Plates for police cars.
    5. Plates for government cars.
    6. Plates of cars of the diplomatic corps and international and regional organizations.
    7. Plates for private cars.
    8. Plates for taxis.
    9. Plates for public transport vehicles.
    10. Plates for private transport cars.
    11. Plates for commercial vehicles.
    12. Plates for export.
    13. Plates for rent.
    14. Plates for tourism cars.
    A decision by the Minister shall determine shape and value of number plates for each type of vehicle.

  • 26 Article

    1.       Any authorized motor vehicle trader or agent may acquire from the Licensing Authority appropriate quantity of commercial number plates against payment of the prescribed fees. Such plates shall be similar in shape and display the figures as set forth in the preceding article, and according to the specifications determined by the Licensing Authority.
    1. The Licensing Authority  may retain a register for recording commercial number plates it issued. In case of cancellation of commercial number plates, or non-renewal of registration, the Licensing Authority  shall have the right to request the return of all the number plates issued for such trader or agent without consideration. Furthermore, the Licensing Authority shall have the right to collect the value of each set of number plates not being returned as aforesaid.
    2. Commercial number plates may only be used in the following situations:
      1. Delivery of the motor vehicle to a trader or agent for the conduct of his authorized trade.
      2. Testing of the motor vehicle by a trader or agent during and after its assembly or repairs and related works.
      3. Display of the motor vehicle to any person wishing to purchase it.
      4. Movement of the vehicle to and from any place for the purpose of completing registration procedures or any other related purpose.
      5. Delivery of the vehicle by a trader, agent to other person in pursuit of trade.
     
    While on the move, motor vehicles shall display commercial number plates in accordance with the stipulations of the first paragraph of Article 25 of the present Law. Such vehicles shall not be driven except by the trader, agent or individual issued with testing plates or their representatives, employees or individuals engaged in trade with them. In all cases, the driver shall be authorized to drive the motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of the present Law.
    1. The Licensing Authority is entitled to administratively withdraw commercial plates, if they are used for purposes other than those for which they are issued.

  • 27 Article

     Prior to changing any aspect of the motor vehicle's use, or replacing any part of the essential parts thereof in such a manner as results in a change to the data recorded in the registration certificate, the owner of the motor vehicle shall notify the Traffic Department in writing. en authorization from the Licensing Authority, the is prohibited from. A part shall be deemed essential if it is recorded in the certificate of registration in accordance with Article 22 of the present Law.

  • 28 Article

    1.       Where the ownership of the vehicle is transferred to another person, the owner of the motor vehicle shall inform the Traffic Department in writing within ten (10) days, and shall disclose the name and address of the new owner.
    Until such time as the vehicle is registered in the new owner's name, the seller remains responsible for everything concerning the vehicle.
    1. The new owner shall inform the Traffic Department in writing within ten (10) days of the transfer of ownership to him. The vehicle may not be delivered to the new owner unless after this informing.  
    2. The owner of the motor vehicle shall notify the Traffic Department of any change in his name, nationality, place of residence or home address within ten days of the date of the change.

  • 29 Article

     In the case of loss or damage to the motor vehicle license, the owner of the motor vehicle shall promptly report the same to the Traffic Department, and may apply for a replacement license. Where the owner finds the original license, he shall return it to the Traffic Department.

  • 30 Article

    Any vehicle may not be registered or driven unless it meets the terms and conditions of safety and durability. the executive bylaw shall define such terms and conditions.
    2 - A crane car shall be, upon driving, in such a condition that, it doesn't endanger the lives of persons or put the property at risk.

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