Avoid speeding and recklessness before Iftar time and adhere to speed limit, MoI tells drivers

Ministry issues traffic safety tips during the holy month of Ramadan

Doha: Drivers must avoid speeding and recklessness before Iftar time and adhere to the specified speeds on the road, and refrain from nervousness and emotional reactions that may accompany fasting individuals, the Interior Ministry has said.

The Ministry said this in safety and traffic tips issued to drivers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramdan.

“If it’s time for Iftar or nearing the time of Suhoor, there’s no need to be preoccupied with anything other than driving, whether eating or drinking. It’s recommended to stop at designated waiting areas to consume food and drink, then proceed to your destination safely,” the Ministry said.

“Avoid driving when fatigued or tired, experiencing dizziness, as these symptoms can lead to lack of focus and attention during driving. If you suffer from conditions requiring rest, medication, or stimulants affecting concentration or causing relaxation, please refrain from driving for your safety and the safety of others, the Ministry said.

In an advice to pedestrians, it said: “Ensure that the road is completely free from both sides before crossing, especially during peak hours and cross it only through designated areas for crossing.”

Don’t let children play in the internal roads of the residential areas especially at night in order to ensure their safety from traffic accidents and allow them to play only at designated areas for playing, the MoI said.