How to Easily Check Traffic Violations in Qatar (2024)

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If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation, and if this is the first one, you may feel confused and overwhelmed about what to do next. Fortunately, the traffic violation process in Qatar is straightforward and much easier with online services.

This article explains how you can check, report and appeal traffic violations in Qatar using the Metrash2 app or MOI website. You can also learn the options to pay traffic fines.

How To Check MOI Qatar Traffic Violation

As a Qatar Resident, you can check your traffic violations on your Metrash2 mobile app or the Traffic Inquiries section on the Ministry of Interior (MoI) web portal.

• You can pay the fine online using Metrash2 or the Traffic Department.
• If you feel you have been issued a traffic violation ticket by error, you also have the option to appeal traffic violations online.
• In addition, if you witness any traffic violation committed by another driver, you can report it online using the Metrash2 mobile app.

Let’s see these steps in detail:

Option 1: Check Traffic Violations Through Metrash Mobile App

Here are the steps to check traffic violations online using the Metrash2 mobile app:

Step 1: Log in to the Metrash2 app on your mobile

If this is the first time you are using the Metrash2 app, you can check our comprehensive Metrash User Guide.

Step 2: Under the Service tab, click on the “Traffic” icon

Step 3: On the next page, click on “Violation Service”

This will take you to the Violation Service page.

Step 4: Click on the “Query/Traffic Violations” icon

This will take you to the Violations Inquiry page.

Step 5: Enter your Qatar ID number or Vehicle Plate number. Click on “Search”

You can see your traffic violations on this page.

If there are no violations, you will only see the expiry date of the vehicle’s registration card (Istimara).

Option 2: Check Traffic Violations Through MoI Website

Step 1: Go to the Traffic Inquiries page on the Ministry of Interior website

You can access the MOI Qatar Traffic Violation page here.

Step 2: Click on the “Traffic Violations” icon

It will take you to the Traffic Violations Inquiry page.

Step 3: Enter the Vehicle Number or ID Number

You can search using Vehicle Number, QID Number or Company ID Number. If the vehicle is not registered in Qatar, you can use the last tab named “Foreign Vehicles” to check your violation.

If you enter the vehicle number, you will be asked to enter the vehicle owner’s QID number also.

Step 4: Click on “Submit”, and the result will be displayed

If there are no violations, you can see the vehicle’s road permit expiry date.

Here is a video explaining how to check Qatar traffic violations online:

How To Pay Fine For MOI Qatar Traffic Violations

Qatar Residents can easily pay the fine online using the Metrash2 app. Follow the same steps above for checking traffic violations on Metrash2, and then you can see an option to pay the fine. Metrash2 app accepts payments by Mastercard and Visa only.

Another option is to pay on the MoI website. Follow the same steps above for checking traffic violations on the MoI website, and then you can see an option called “Settlement of Violation”. Click on that, and you will be guided to the payment page.

You can also opt to go to the Traffic Department office and pay the fine directly.

How To Appeal Traffic Violations Through Metrash

Metrash2 mobile app has a service that allows the public to contest registered traffic violations against them. You can file an objection within a period not exceeding fourteen (14) days from the date of registration of the violation.

Here are the steps on how to appeal traffic violations:

Step 1: Login to Metrash2 mobile app

Step 2: Under the Service tab, click on the “Traffic” icon

Step 3: On the next page, click on “Violation Service”

Step 4: Click on the “Violation Objection” icon

Step 5: Select the violation, click “Next”, and confirm the objection

Step 6: After a few days, you will receive an update on the status

You will receive a reply by SMS within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of registration of the objection.

The normal procedure will apply if the violation is correct, and you have to pay the fine. If found incorrect, the violation will be removed.

Important Points To Consider

The following are the important points to note about the appeal process:

• You can contest a violation only within 14 days of its registration.
• You cannot contest a violation more than once.
• The response will be given within 30 days from the date of service.
• You cannot contest a violation if the fine is already paid.

How To Report Traffic Violations Through Metrash

Metrash2 mobile app has an option called “Communicate With Us”, through which you can report traffic violations committed by other drivers on public roads and other places.

Here are the steps on how to report traffic violations:

Step 1: Login to Metrash2 mobile app

Step 2: Under the Service tab, Click on “Communicate With Us”

Step 3: Click on “Traffic“

Step 4: Click on “Report Traffic Violation”

Step 5: Fill in more details, upload a photo of the violation and click on “Send”.

The traffic Violations Section of the Licensing Department at the General Directorate of Traffic will verify the information before registering a violation.

Note: To report traffic violations, a clear picture of the violation with the number plate of the vehicle with specifying location and time is required.

MOI Automated Response System

Besides, there is also an automated response system launched by the Directorate on its public service number +974 234 4444.

Through this number, the public can inquire about traffic violations in Qatar, driving licenses, vehicles and number plates, technical examination, service for people with disabilities, traffic awareness, traffic patrols and traffic investigations. The system works 24/7, and calls are received in Arabic and English.

Traffic Services on Metrash

The traffic services through Metrash2 also include those related to driving licenses and the request to obtain a driving license and renew a driving license.

Also, there are around 40 services related to vehicles, such as transfer of ownership, renewal of Istimara, reserved vehicles, and traffic accidents, which can also be registered through Metrash2.

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