MoI launches initiative to achieve zero road accidents in future

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Traffic, has launched a forward looking initiative aimed at achieving zero r...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Traffic, has launched a forward-looking initiative aimed at achieving zero road accidents in the future by transforming the behavior of the next generation of road users.

The initiative is rooted in a preventive vision that prioritizes education and awareness as the foundation of road safety. Rather than relying solely on enforcement measures, the Ministry is investing in long-term behavioral change, beginning with children and students who represent the drivers, passengers, and pedestrians of tomorrow.

Captain Hamad Salem Al-Nehab, Traffic Awareness Officer at the Ministry of Interior, explained that the Directorate implements a comprehensive annual awareness plan aligned with the academic calendar. Speaking to Qatar TV recently he said, the program is designed to reach all segments of society while placing particular emphasis on young people, with the goal of instilling safe road habits from an early age.

Officials stress that the “future road user” is today’s child in kindergarten and school. By shaping their understanding of traffic rules and responsible behavior early on, the Ministry aims to gradually reduce risky practices that lead to accidents, moving steadily toward the long-term objective of zero road accidents.

Al-Nehab said that the initiative begins at the kindergarten level through interactive and practical learning experiences. He said that children participate in visits to the General Directorate of Traffic, where a miniature traffic village provides hands-on training in safe road crossing, recognizing traffic signs, and understanding pedestrian rules in a realistic environment.