Traffic Safety in Qatar during the Blessed Month of Ramadan

English , Qatar - قطر , / Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

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Refrain from speeding and engaging in reckless driving prior to Iftar. Follow the posted speed limits while driving to guarantee your safety and that of others.

If it’s close to Iftar or Suhoor, refrain from any distractions while driving, including eating or drinking. It is advisable to pull over to a designated waiting area to consume food and beverages, and then continue your journey safely.

Make sure the roadway is entirely clear on both sides prior to crossing, particularly during busy hours, and cross only at marked crossing zones.

Refrain from allowing children to play on the internal roads of residential neighborhoods, particularly at night, to protect them from traffic accidents. Instead, let them play only in designated play areas.

Refrain from driving if you feel fatigued, tired, or dizzy, as these conditions can result in diminished focus and attention while driving. If you have health issues that necessitate rest, medication, or stimulants impacting your concentration or inducing relaxation, please avoid driving to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

Fire Safety during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Make sure that there is a proper fire extinguisher in your house.

Do not leave the match until it is completely extinguished.

Do not leave the children in the kitchen or nearby hot and burning materials or electrical power sources.

Do not wear flowing dresses or nylon mixed wears in the kitchen in order to avoid catching fire.

When a fire breaks out in the oil pan, avoid pouring water into the pan as it ignites the fire and cover the burning pan by placing the nearest thick lid on the pan or cover it with a fire blanket.

When a fire breaks out in the trash bin, cover the burning trash bin immediately with a damp cloth in order to prevent oxygen from igniting the fire.

When you smell gas odor, immediately open all doors and windows to reduce concentration of leaked gas. Do not use a burning matchstick near a gas cylinder to locate the place of leakage and avoid switching on the lights and exhaust fan for ventilation as they may serve as points of ignition to the highly inflammable gas and an electric spark from the switches of a light or a fan is sufficient to ignite the leaked gas.

Make sure to put the gas cylinders in a cool and open place to get it under control easily when necessary and do not expose it to the sun.