Citizens have expressed concern over rising cases of overtaking from the right on the country’s roads, local Arabic daily Arrayah has reported.

The number of violations had reduced following a decision by the Traffic Department to seize the cars of offending motorists. However, the citizens point out that some people are indulging in this practice again, the report states.

They have called for strict implementation of the rules to prevent overtaking from the right, particularly in the peak hours. Thousands of expatriates arrive in Qatar from different countries every year, they say, adding that many are unaware of traffic rules and proper driving methods. What is required is greater awareness, which, they say, is more important than recording violations and imposing penalties, according to the report.

The citizens say the factors responsible for this violation include severe traffic congestion and worries over arriving late for work. However, these are no justifications for indulging in a dangerous practice like overtaking from the right, which causes accidents and hampers the traffic flow, the report adds.

 

60 violations by commercial  outlets reported

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s (MEC) inspection campaign at various markets in the country has resulted in the issuance of some 60 violation reports to different commercial outlets.

The penalties for such violations vary from temporary closure of the erring shop to fines as stipulated by laws and consumer protection regulations.

Most of the violations pertain to describing an item in an inaccurate manner and giving wrong information about it, displaying expired products and charging rates higher than those originally mentioned by the outlet.

The MEC will publish the names of violating outlets if the penalty involved is administrative closure of the shop.

 

F Ring road to be ready before National Day

More than 95% of work on F-Ring Road which would serve as a vital connecting link between Hamad International Airport (HIA) and western areas of the country, has already been completed, Arabic daily Al Raya reported, quoting the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) official.

The 8-km long would be ready before the Qatar National Day celebrations on December 18.

Last week, a section of the road  from Al Wakra side to the HIA was opened for traffic.

When ready the road would also provide easy connectivity for those travelling between the Industrial Area and the HIA.

A tour of the area made by the newspaper found the work of the road is in the final stages.

The road is expected to reduce the traffic congestion for motorists commuting towards the  Corniche from the southern areas of Doha.

 

Armed forces begin rehearsal for parade

The Qatar Armed Forces have started rehearsals for the military parade that will take place on Qatar National Day, local Arabic daily Al Sharq has reported.

National Day is celebrated on December 18.

The participating forces gather at the Al Dihailiyat camp for the rehearsals. At least 10-12 sections of the armed forces and other security forces have arrived at the camp to participate in the rehearsals, which started on Sunday and will take place every day except on Fridays and Saturdays.

According to the report, a committee has been formed for the military parade. It comprises officers representing the different units and sections of the armed forces and security departments that take part in the parade.

The committee held its first meeting recently and discussed arrangements and preparations for the military parade and National Day.

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