DOHA: In the context of regulating the use of disabled parking spaces, a new format of the Disability Parking Permit has been introduced according to approved standards, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has said.
The new formathas been designed with the latest technical specifications.
The old permits will continue to be valid until their expiration date, MoI added in a social media post.
As per the new regulation parking in disabled spaces is prohibited if the disabled person is not inside the vehicle.
The permit must be displayed clearly and prominently behind the front windshield.
If a vehicle is parked in a disabled parking space and the permit holder is not present, the General Directorate of Traffic has the right to issue a violation and withdraw the permit. The General Directorate of Traffic, the issuing authority of the permit, must be notified within 48 hours in case of its loss. When found, the permit should be handed over to the nearest police station or Traffic Directorate branch.
The permit that does not carry the stamp of the issuing authority, is considered void. Unauthorised use of the permit will result in permit suspension and violation issuance.
Using the permit or displaying it when the disabled person is not present in the vehicle is prohibited.
