MOI Traffic Violation Fines in Qatar 2026: Full List, 50% Discount, Check and Pay

QUICK REFERENCE | Last Updated: November 2026

• Fine range: QR 300 to QR 6,000 for most violations. Serious offenses like DUI and driving without a license go up to QR 50,000.
• 50% discount: pay selected violations within one month of issuance and you pay half. Confirmed by MOI in July 2026.
• Check: the Metrash2 app or the MOI portal, using your QID or plate number.
• Dispute: file a Violation Objection in Metrash2 within 14 days. Do not pay first.
• Unpaid over 12 months: referred to prosecution, and settlement is no longer allowed.

This is the full list of MOI traffic violation fines in Qatar for 2026. Every fine below shows the amount you pay, and the new sections show you how to check, pay, dispute, and get the 50% early payment discount.

Qatar’s traffic rules come from Law No. 19 of 2007, the Traffic Law. Amounts change, so this page is updated with the 2026 announcements: the January license warning and the July discount and prosecution rules.

MOI Traffic Violation Fines List 2026

The more the road network increases in Qatar, the more the Traffic Department regulates the roads keeping all of them safe. To abide by these laws, the authorities heavily enforce these traffic laws to fight issues like speeding, driving license violations, and insurance violations.

The following categories list the most common MOI Traffic violation Fines in Qatar and here is a guide to check Qatar traffic violations.

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1. MOI traffic violation fines resulting from speeding

Speeding fine amounts

• Exceeding the speed limit. Fine: QR 500 to QR 1,000 under Article 53 of the Traffic Law. The exact amount depends on how far over the limit you were.

Speed cameras

The unified radar network detects speeding along with seatbelt and phone use. Tala’a smart cameras at intersections detect red light, seatbelt, and mobile phone violations.

Speeding-related MOI traffic violation fines are set under Article 53 of the Traffic Law. The offense attracts different amounts of fines depending on the severity. The minimum fine is Qatar Riyals 500 and the maximum is Qatar Riyals 1,000.

Speeding demerit points

Exceeding the speed by more than 30 km/h will be marked with one demerit point. However, for exceeding the limit by 40, 50, or 60 km/h, the driver will be indicated at about two, three, or four demerit points respectively.

2. Red Signal Violations

Red lights or traffic signal disregard can lead to serious sanctions due to the greater likelihood of accidents. That is why red signal jumping carries the heaviest MOI traffic violation fines.

Red light fine

• Running a red light. Fine: QR 6,000.

Camera evidence

Camera evidence for red light violations can be viewed in Metrash2 before you decide to pay or object.

Avoiding signal violations

Learn Qatar Traffic Signs to prevent signal violations.

3. Fine for Wearing Seatbelt and using Mobile Phones While Driving

Seatbelts should be used by all the passengers and handheld devices should be strictly forbidden, to avoid distractions and injury. Both offences are logged as MOI traffic violation fines in Metrash2.

• Not wearing a seatbelt. Fine: QR 500. 50% off if paid within 30 days.
• Using a handheld mobile phone while driving. Fine: QR 500, fixed. No early payment discount.

License, Registration and Insurance Violations

Driving licence violations

• Driving without ever holding a valid license. Fine: QR 10,000 to QR 50,000 plus 1 month to 3 years imprisonment under Article 94. This violation cannot be settled.
• Driving with an expired driving license. Fine: QR 1,500.

Vehicle insurance violations

• Driving without insurance. Fine: QR 3,000 to QR 5,000.

If you hold a valid license but are not carrying the card, show it digitally in the Metrash app at checkpoints. Read our Qatar driving license guide if you still need to get one.

Parking Violations

• Parking in a restricted or unauthorized area. Fine: QR 300 to QR 500.
• Illegal or dangerous parking, including on sidewalks and blocking traffic. Fine: up to QR 1,500.

4. Heavy Vehicle Offences

Heavy vehicles are subjected to special law provisions. Such vehicles, due to their large sizes, are considered to cause severe congestion on roads and are the main reason for severe accidents.

Heavy vehicle violations such as overloading and driving outside permitted hours carry some of the heaviest MOI traffic violation fines for commercial vehicles.

5. DUI violations and Fines

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited and are severe penalties attached to them.

DUI fine amount

• Driving under the influence. Fine: QR 10,000 to QR 50,000.

Other DUI penalties

DUI also brings imprisonment, possible deportation for expats, possible license revocation, and vehicle impoundment — all on top of the MOI traffic violation fine. This is the violation that ruins lives, not just wallets.

Other Penalties: Imprisonment, deportation for expats, potential revocation of license.

6. Violations of Electric Scooters and Bicycles fine

Recent regulations have been published concerning electric scooters and bicycles to ensure they do not become road problems.

E-scooter and bicycle rules

• Ride only in designated lanes, never on public roads meant for cars.
• Wear a helmet.
• Keep headlights on.
• Do not carry a passenger.
• Do not use a mobile phone while riding.

E-scooter fine amounts

Specific MOI traffic violation fines for e-scooter violations are not published in the sources found, so no amounts are listed here.

Demerit points

For black point values and how license suspension works, see our guide to Qatar traffic violation demerit points.

How to Check Your MOI Traffic Fines

Checking fines online

1. Metrash2 app: log in, tap Traffic, then Violation Service, then Traffic Violations, and enter your QID or plate number.
2. MOI portal: go to portal.moi.gov.qa, open Traffic Inquiries, then Traffic Violations, and search by QID, plate number, ticket number, or Company ID for fleet vehicles.
3. Turn on Metrash SMS alerts. Violation messages come from 2992 after you register your number.
4. Timing: minor violations show in 1 to 3 days; camera fines can take 7 to 14 days. If nothing shows, wait and recheck. Fines sometimes appear on one system before the other.
5. Helpline: MOI public service number +974 234 4444, 24 hours, in Arabic and English.

For the full walkthrough with screenshots, here is our step-by-step check guide.

How to Pay Traffic Fines in Qatar

Paying fines online

1. MOI portal: after checking, click Settlement of Violations, select your fines, pay by debit or credit card, and save the receipt.
2. Metrash2 app: tap Traffic, then Violation Service, select the fine, tap Pay, and enter your card details. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
3. In person: visit the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa, an MOI service center, a self-service kiosk, or a selected petrol station. Bring your QID, driving license, Istimara, and the violation notice.
4. Pay for someone else: in Metrash go to Traffic Services, then Violations, then Other Vehicle Violations, and enter the vehicle plate number and the owner’s QID.
5. Fines must be paid in full. There are no installments.
6. Rental cars: the rental company deducts the fine plus an admin fee from your card deposit and emails you the receipt.

50% Discount on Early Payment

Which fines get the 50% discount

MOI confirmed in July 2026 that you get a 50% discount on selected MOI traffic violation fines if you pay within one month of the violation date.

Seatbelt fines get the 50% reduction when paid within 30 days. Mobile phone fines get no discount and stay at QR 500. Serious violations such as DUI and reckless driving are excluded.

Discount example

Example: a QR 500 speeding fine becomes QR 250 if paid in the first month. Eligible fines show the discounted amount in Metrash2.

How to Dispute a Traffic Fine

Filing your objection

1. Open Metrash2, log in, tap the Traffic icon under Services, then Violation Service, then Violation Objection.
2. Select the violation, tap Next, write your reason, and attach evidence such as dashcam footage or photos.
3. Submit within 14 days of the violation being registered. The deadline is strict.
4. Do NOT pay the fine first. A paid fine cannot be objected to, and each violation can only be objected to once.
5. You get a reply by SMS within 30 days. If the objection is accepted, the fine is removed. If not, you pay.
6. You can also object in person at the Traffic Department. Serious violations may need a court appearance instead of the app.

What Happens If You Do Not Pay

MOI traffic violation fines unpaid for more than 12 months are referred to the prosecution authorities, and reconciliation is no longer permitted. This is confirmed by MOI, July 2026.

Unpaid fines also block driving license renewal, Istimara renewal, and QID renewal. Guides also report that unpaid fines can block your exit from Qatar, so pay on time and keep the 50% discount available.

Watch Out for Fake MOI Fine Messages

Scammers send SMS and emails pretending to be MOI, asking you to pay MOI traffic violation fines through phishing links. MOI never asks for payment through links in SMS.

Always check and pay inside the Metrash2 app or on the official MOI portal.

Conclusion

That is the full picture of MOI traffic violation fines for 2026. Check your fines in Metrash2, pay within the first month to get the discount, and dispute within 14 days if a fine looks wrong. Drive clean and the fines stay someone else’s problem.