Traffic regulation on A Ring, B Ring and stadium roads; QR500 fine for violators

Traffic will be strictly regulated on A and B Ring roads and the streets surrounding World Cup stadiums from 12pm to 2am. The restriction will be in place on Fridays from October 14 and will be on all days from November 1.While addressing a press conference on Wednesday, First Lieutenant Engineer Khaled al-Mulla, Head of the Technical Team of the Corniche Committee, said a fine of QR 500 will be imposed for any non-compliance with the regulation.The movement of public and private transport will be restricted on the two roads while the movement will also be restricted within two km diameter of World Cup stadiums, he added. Al-Mulla explained that this procedure is to facilitate smooth travel of citizens, residents and visitors to the stadiums and to Central Doha. All vehicles that carry white private plates will not be not subjected to this regulation. Buses, which contain 15 passengers or below, are allowed all times while buses with the capacity of over 15 passengers (24 passengers - 32 passengers - 55 passengers) will be restricted. Light transport vehicles are also allowed if they are registered in a personal name. Light transport vehicles registered in the name of private companies also are subject to the regulation.  Exceptions are made for vehicles equipped with refrigerators for distributing food supplies, processions, police and emergency vehicles, FIFA vehicles, championship buses, Karwa taxis and authorised vehicles.He said that the Corniche will be designated for pedestrians from November 1 to December 19 while vehicles will be diverted away from the Corniche road at the intersections of Ras Bu Aboud, Al Mina, Al Seifen, the Emiri Diwan, Al Maha, Barzan and Sheraton. He pointed out that all sides on the Corniche Road have been provided with alternative entrances and exits.  He said that those who are affected by the closure and diversion can submit a request for permits through the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) website.