Limousines, taxis, buses prohibited from using left lane on highway – The Peninsula

Limousines, taxis, buses prohibited from using left lane on highway – The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Effective from 22 May 2024, as per the provisions of the Article No. 49 of the Traffic Law, buses with more than (25) passengers, taxis and limousines are prohibited from using the left lane on road networks with three or more lanes in each direction. 

Delivery motorcycle riders must use the right lane on all roads, with lane changes allowed at least (300 meters) before intersections.

"Effective from May 22, 2024, as per the provisions of the Article No. 49 of the Traffic Law, buses with more than (25) passengers, taxis, limousines, and motorcycles for delivery services are prohibited from using the left lane on road networks with three or more lanes in each direction, while the lane changes are allowed at least (300 meters) before intersections," Ministry said in its press statement.  

In case of non-compliance with the above, legal action will be taken against the violator, who will be subject to referral to the Public Prosecution for its procedures according to

Article (95) of the aforementioned Traffic Law.

Limousines, taxis, buses prohibited from using left lane on highway - The Peninsula