Tribune News Network
Doha
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has said a new format of the disability parking permit has been introduced according to approved standards. The move is aimed at regulating the use of disabled parking spaces.
The old permits will continue to be valid until their expiration date, the MoI said.
As per the 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, 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 stamp of the issuing authority, is considered void.
Unauthorized use of the permit will result in permit suspension and violation issuance.
