Traffic Rules in Qatar

Traffic signs are metal or electronic signs with different shapes, sizes and colours to control traffic motions on the road or at crossroads. These signs are used to warn and guide road users.

Match the shape to the description.

• Triangle

• Direction Information

• Circle

  (blue)

• Warning Signs

• Octagon

  (red)

• Mandatory Signs (must be done)

• Rectangle

  (blue, brown, green, white)

• Prohibition Signs (not allowed)

• Circle

• Stop

What does this sign mean? (a)  

• No overtaking
• Do not drive a red car here
• Overtaking allowed

What does this sign mean?​ (a)  

• Max speed - cars 120 km and trucks 80 km per hour
• Min speed - cars 120 km and trucks 80 km per​ hour
• Car and trucks are not allowed on this road

Destroying a traffic sign or any part of it or shifting it or changing its content or its direction, or damaging it will be punishable by a minimum imprisonment of ____ month; maximum imprisonment of ___ years; AND / OR fine of minimum QR _____ and maximum QR ______.

• One

  3 years

  QR 10,000

  QR 50,000

• One

  5 years

  QR 15,000

  QR 10,000

• Nine

  6 years

  QR 10,000

  QR 50,000

• Three

  10 years

  QR 5,000

  QR 10,000

Answer explanation

One

3 years

QR 10,000

QR 50,000

What does this sign mean?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• No U-turn
• U-turn is allowed
• No entry

What does this warning sign mean?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Speed bump ahead
• Road works
• Loose gravel on road

What does this sign mean?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Roundabout & direction (UK)
• Pedestrian walkway
• Roundabout & direction (QATAR)

What does this sign mean?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Hospital
• House

What does this temporary road sign mean?​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Men Gardening
• Men at work

What does this brown sign mean?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Nearby recreational site
• Nearby cultural interest site