The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on 2 May 2024 that a new format of the Disability Parking Permit in Qatar had been introduced. The Ministry stated that the new format was designed according to approved standards and the latest technical specifications.

The Ministry has introduced a new format for disabled parking permits to regulate the usage of disabled parking spaces in the country. The old permits will remain valid until their expiry date.

The terms and conditions of use of the Disability Parking Permit are as follows:

• 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 a stamp of the issuing authority is considered void.
• Unauthorized 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.

  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, and it has been designed with the latest technical specifications. The old permits will continue to be valid until… pic.twitter.com/PTBCJN2Iyi

  — Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) May 2, 2024

Source: Ministry of Interior - Qatar
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