Qatars New Registration Plate Formats

On the new number plates, the state’s name will be embossed in English and the numbers in English will also be larger than now.
Though the earlier plan was to issue the new number plates by the end of this year, it now has been scheduled to be issued within a year.
Speaking at a recent press conference, the director of Traffic Department Brigadier Mohamed Saad al-Kharji said: “The new number plates will be provided while renewing the vehicle permits. The background of the licence plates will be white and the numbers in black in English. On the left side there will be maroon colour, colour of Qatar’s flag.”
Clarifying several points in the new traffic executive bylaws which came into force on August 28 this year, Brig al-Kharji said the new rules were “interpretation” of the Traffic Law No. 19 for the year 2007.
“This includes automobile workshops, garages, showrooms selling and buying cars, rent a car offices, driving schools, car decoration shops and all other related subjects.”
Brig al-Kharji said: “These regulations are to interpret the Traffic Law which has brought positive results in terms of reduced numbers of deaths and injuries as recorded by the Hamad Medical Corporation. It has also reduced the number of accidents and encouraged the people to comply with traffic rules and created a greater awareness among different segments of the society. People are following the law at a greater level even when they are not being watched by the traffic police.”
Replying to a query on the hike in insurance premiums, he said the increase was comparable to the rates charged in other GCC countries.  “The insurance companies have to clear the claims within 10 days irrespective the value of the claims. In case of disputes the aggrieved party can approach the court.”