MOI Qatar Traffic Violations — Check, Pay & Appeal Fines (2026)
If you drive in Qatar, you will pick up a fine sooner or later — a parking ticket, a speed camera flash, a missed seatbelt check. The good news is you do not have to wait for a letter. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) keeps every violation in one central system, and you can check it in under two minutes from your phone.
This guide covers the exact steps to check MOI Qatar traffic violations on both the portal and the Metrash app, the full 2026 fine list with black points, how the suspension tiers work, how to appeal, the 2024 travel-ban rule that still catches people out, and the real-world quirks you only learn after using the system yourself.
All procedures and fine amounts below are cross-checked against moi.gov.qa and Hukoomi.
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Tip: New violations can take 24 to 48 hours to appear in MOI or Metrash.
How to Check MOI Qatar Traffic Violations on the Portal
The MOI portal is the official way to check fines without installing anything. You do not need to log in to view violations — only to pay.
Steps:
- Open portal.moi.gov.qa.
- Click Inquiries in the top menu.
- From the dropdown, select Traffic Inquiries.
- On the next page, click Traffic Violations.
- Choose how you want to search: QID Number, Vehicle Number, Company ID, or Ticket Number.
- Enter the details, select the vehicle type if asked, and complete the CAPTCHA.
- Click Submit. Every fine from the last five years will appear with date, location, violation type and amount.
Real-world tip: The MOI portal runs slow between 8:00–10:00 AM Qatar time — that’s peak-load when most offices open. Checks after 11 AM or in the evening are noticeably faster. Also, the CAPTCHA often fails on Safari on iPhone. Use Chrome or Firefox to avoid that loop.
How to Check Traffic Violations on the Metrash App
The Metrash app is the faster daily option once it is set up. Remember that the old Metrash2 app was discontinued on 1 March 2025 — you need the new Metrash app (redesigned by MOI in December 2024, supports facial login and Apple Pay).
Steps:
- Download the new Metrash app from the App Store or Google Play. It needs iOS 13+ or Android 10+.
- Register with your QID. If you used the old Metrash2, the same password usually works — but the first login sometimes fails. Just re-enter the password, and it logs in on the second try.
- On the home screen, tap Traffic.
- Tap Violation Services → Violation Inquiry.
- Your fines and black points show instantly, tied to your QID.
To see the photo or video of a camera violation, open the violation in the app and scroll down to Violation Images. This is useful before paying or appealing.
Check Violations by Plate Number or Company ID
If you bought a car second-hand or drive a company vehicle, you can check fines without the QID:
- By vehicle plate: On the MOI portal, select Vehicle Number in the search form and enter the plate exactly as printed on your Istimara (registration card). Extra spaces or mixed Arabic/English digits will fail the search.
- By Company ID (Establishment ID): Use the Company ID option for fleet or commercial vehicles. Most fleet admins and HR departments use this to download monthly fine reports.
- Foreign vehicles (GCC plates): Use the Foreign Vehicles tab, select the country and emirate, then enter the plate.
If the plate check shows nothing but you know a fine was issued, wait 24–48 hours and try again — camera-detected violations post in batches, not instantly.
What the Violation Result Shows
Every record returned by the MOI system includes:
- Violation number
- Date and time
- Location (street or road name)
- Type of violation (e.g., “Exceeding Speed Limit by 20 km/h”)
- Vehicle plate number
- Fine amount in QAR
- Black points (if applicable)
- Payment status (paid/pending / under objection)
For camera violations, Metrash additionally shows the photo or short video clip — especially useful for red-light cases under the new Tala’a Project (see the speeding section below).
How to Pay MOI Traffic Fines Online
Online payment takes less than a minute once the fine is visible.
Via Metrash app:
- Open the app → Traffic → Violation Services → Violation Payment.
- Select the fines you want to pay (you can pay one or all).
- Pay with a Qatari debit card, credit card, or Apple Pay.
- The receipt saves automatically under Transactions.
Via MOI portal:
- Log in to portal.moi.gov.qa with a smart card or credentials.
- Open Traffic Services → Traffic Violations → Settlement of Violations.
- Select the violations, enter card details, and confirm.
Real-world tip: If a payment on the MOI portal fails with a generic error, do not retry with the same card immediately — the system sometimes flags duplicate attempts. Wait 10–15 minutes, or switch to the Metrash app, which uses a different payment gateway and tends to go through on the first try.
How to Pay Traffic Fines in Person
Some people prefer paying in person — especially for older fines, fines under objection, or when combining with another MOI service.
You can pay at:
- MOI Traffic Department, Madinat Khalifa — the main hub for fines and appeals.
- Airport Traffic Office — near Hamad International Airport, usually lighter queues.
- MOI Unified Service Centres (located across Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah).
- Woqod petrol stations — selected branches accept fine payments at the counter.
Bring your QID and, if paying by plate, your Istimara. Payment accepted in cash, debit, or credit card. You get a printed receipt, and the fine clears in the system within a few hours (not instantly).
Going in person is also the right move if you need a Traffic Clearance Certificate (often asked for in vehicle sale/transfer) — the officer can issue it on the spot after you clear any pending fines.
Common MOI Qatar Traffic Violations and Fines
Here is the working fine list for 2026 based on MOI Traffic Law No. 19 of 2007 and subsequent updates. Amounts can change through Ministerial Decision — always confirm on the MOI portal for the current value.
Violation | Fine (QAR) | Black Points |
|---|---|---|
Running a red light | 6,000 | 7 |
Drunk / under-influence driving | Up to 10,000 + court | 7 |
Exceeding speed limit (tier depends on km/h over) | 500 – 10,000 | 1 – 4 |
Speeding in a school zone | Higher tier | 6 |
Using a mobile phone while driving | 500 | 3 |
Not wearing a seatbelt (driver or passenger) | 500 | 1 |
Driving without headlights at night | 500 | 2 |
Expired vehicle registration (Istimara) | 500 | — |
Missing or damaged number plate | 300 – 500 | 3 |
Illegal/dangerous parking | 300 – 1,500 | 0 – 1 |
Failing to give way to emergency vehicles | 6,000 | 6 |
Reckless driving/drifting | Up to 10,000 + impound | 7 |
Minor violations (parking in the wrong spot, blocking a pedestrian crossing) usually start around QAR 100–300 with no black points.
Speeding Fines and Speed Camera Tiers
Speeding is the single most common violation in Qatar. Fines are tiered by how much you exceed the posted limit:
Km/h over the limit | Approx. Fine (QAR) | Black Points |
|---|---|---|
Up to 20 km/h over | 500 | 1 |
21 – 40 km/h over | 900 – 1,500 | 2 |
41 – 60 km/h over | 3,000 – 6,000 | 3 |
60+ km/h over | Up to 10,000 + vehicle impound | 4 |
Cameras are everywhere — fixed radar on highways, mobile patrol units, and night-vision cameras in poorly lit areas. School zones and construction areas have sharply lower tolerance and higher black points.
Since 2026, MOI’s Tala’a Project AI cameras at major intersections record a 10-second 4K video of every red-light and intersection violation, which the system stores as evidence. You can view that clip inside the Metrash app before deciding whether to pay or object.
Full breakdown in our Qatar speeding fines guide.
Qatar Black Points System — How Suspension Works
Qatar uses a demerit-point system under Article 93 of the Traffic Law. Every violation has fixed points. If you reach the threshold within 12 months, your licence is suspended.
Tiered suspension thresholds:
Offence number | Points to trigger | Suspension length |
|---|---|---|
1st time | 14 points | 3 months |
2nd time | 12 points | 6 months |
3rd time | 10 points | 9 months |
4th time | 8 points | 1 year |
5th time | 6 points | Licence cancelled permanently |
After a permanent cancellation, you must wait one full year and then pass a fresh driving test to get a new licence.
Points expire automatically after 12 months of clean driving — no new violations, no pending fines.
Deeper breakdown: MOI Qatar traffic violation list.
Travel Ban for Unpaid Fines (Sept 2024 Rule)
This is the rule most drivers still miss. Since 1 September 2024, the Ministry of Interior does not allow anyone with unpaid traffic fines to exit Qatar — by air, land, or sea — until the fines are cleared.
That means:
- If you try to travel with outstanding fines, you will be stopped at immigration.
- Unpaid fines block QID renewal, Istimara renewal, and driving licence renewal.
- For company vehicles, the block may fall on the company’s CR until cleared.
Before any international trip, check your fines on Metrash or the MOI portal at least 48 hours before — that way you have time for the payment to settle and the block to lift.
Video Guide: How to Check and Pay Qatar Traffic Violations
Prefer watching instead of reading? Here’s a full video guide showing how to check Qatar traffic violations and pay fines through the MOI portal and Metrash app.
How to Appeal a MOI Qatar Traffic Violation
You can object to any violation you believe was issued in error. The appeal window is 14 days from the violation date. After 14 days, the fine is treated as final.
Grounds that are usually accepted:
- Plate or vehicle mismatch (someone else’s fine linked to your car)
- Camera error or unclear image
- You were not the driver at the time (supply a signed statement + proof)
- The fine contradicts the speed-limit sign at that location
- Emergency or medical circumstances with evidence
How to file (two ways):
- Metrash app → Traffic → Violation Services → Violation Objection. Select the fine, enter your reason (keep it short and factual), and upload supporting files (photos, dash-cam clip, medical note).
- MOI portal → Traffic Services → Violation Objection. Same data, web interface.
After submitting: The Traffic Department reviews the objection and usually responds within 30 days via Metrash notification or SMS. During this period, do not pay the fine — paying it withdraws the objection.
For complex cases, the in-person appeal desk is at the MOI Traffic Department, Madinat Khalifa.
Full walk-through: Qatar traffic violations appeal guide.
Common Errors When Checking Traffic Violations
These are the real-world issues that show up when the system is not cooperating:
- “No record found” after a known violation — give it 24 to 48 hours. Camera tickets post in batches.
- Metrash login rejected on first try — retype the password once. If still stuck, tap Forgot Password; reset uses SMS to your QID-registered number.
- CAPTCHA fails repeatedly on Safari iPhone — switch to Chrome or Firefox. The MOI portal’s CAPTCHA library does not play well with Safari on iOS.
- Plate search returns nothing — enter the plate with no spaces and no dashes. Match the format on your Istimara exactly.
- Payment declined — try a different card or switch to Metrash (different gateway). Some foreign-issued cards are refused by the MOI portal.
- Fine visible on MOI but not in Metrash (or vice versa) — the two systems sync, but lag up to 2 days is normal. Use whichever shows the record.
Qatar Truck Ban Timing
Heavy vehicles are restricted from most urban roads during peak hours. Driving a truck or heavy lorry inside the ban zone in these windows triggers an immediate fine and possible impound:
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Outside these windows, movement is allowed on approved routes. Always check the current truck-route map on MOI before a job, as ban zones occasionally expand around events and construction.
MOI Traffic Department — Contact
Purpose | Number / Contact |
|---|---|
General inquiries | +974 2344 4444 |
Emergency (police / accident) | 999 |
MOI WhatsApp | +974 6611 1400 |
Main location | MOI Traffic Department, Madinat Khalifa, Doha |
Online objection / inquiry |
The automated line at +974 2344 4444 runs 24/7 in Arabic and English and handles most routine queries — licences, vehicle records, inspection appointments.
FAQs — MOI Qatar Traffic Violations
Conclusion
The MOI Qatar traffic violations system is fast, transparent, and runs end-to-end through your phone — check on Metrash, pay from the app, and keep a clean record. The two things to remember: new fines take 24 to 48 hours to appear, and since September 2024 an unpaid fine blocks your exit from Qatar. Check your record before any travel, before any renewal, and whenever you drive past a camera you were not sure about.
For the latest fine amounts and policy updates, verify directly on the MOI e-services portal or in the Metrash app.
