On the right track: Qatar delivery riders shift gears for safer roads

Doha, Qatar: Have you recently seen a row of delivery motorcycles hogging the fast lane or crowding the front line of traffic signals? Not anymore, it...

Doha, Qatar: Have you recently seen a row of delivery motorcycles hogging the fast lane or crowding the front line of traffic signals? Not anymore, it seems.

Following a directive from the Ministry of Interior (MoI) urging delivery motorcycle riders to use the right track, many road users have noticed a significant adherence to this rule.

The Ministry's advisory on its social media platforms stressed the importance of using the designated lane to enhance overall road safety and reduce traffic accidents.

“We remind that Article 49 of the Traffic Law obligates motorcycle delivery drivers to use the right lane of the road,” reiterated the MoI, adding that compliance with this regulation is crucial to avoid violations.

In a statement early this year, the Ministry announced that strict monitoring has started to ensure delivery motorcyclists follow the right-lane rule. It added that the violations are monitored through the applied traffic monitoring systems and traffic patrols.