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Driving Without Headlights: A Risky Habit
18 Apr 2026
It sounds obvious — turn your headlights on when it’s dark outside. But it’s a rule that gets broken often enough that Qatar’s Ministry of Interior lists it among its core road safety requirements, and the country’s traffic law backs it up with a legal obligation. This becomes even more critical on highways outside the city, where long, dark stretches and higher speeds make visibility even more important for every driver on the road.
Driving without headlights at night doesn't just put you at risk. It makes your car nearly invisible to other drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians — some of whom may be crossing a road where the lighting is already poor. By the time someone spots an unlit vehicle, there may not be enough time to react.
Under Article 70 of Qatar's Traffic Law, driving without the required lights is a violation that carries fines and demerit points. The rule applies not just to full darkness, but to any low-visibility condition — heavy rain, dust storms, or hazy evenings, which are common in the Gulf.
Turning your headlights on takes about one second. It costs nothing. It's one of those rules that feels trivial right up until the moment it isn't.
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