Since 1996, 49% of accidents fatalities are among population who are between 20-40 years old.
In “Al Shamal” area, accidents are located on highways near road exits or due to excessive speed.
During 2007-2013, more than 650 accidents were registered due excursive speed in Qatar.
Since 2007, around 77,000 accidents were registered due “not leaving enough space” and around 61,000 are due “neglect”.
Highest number of new licenses are registered in “September & December” months for 2012, 2013, and 2014.
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Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center
Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center was established in September 2012 to address the needs and aspiration of the country in terms of road safety. Since its inception, there has been major changes in the transportation landscape of the country, which led to broadening of its scope to include transportation studies in April 2016.
QTTSC operates to meet the goals of the university and government. The output sought by Qatar University is primarily internationally sound research achievements, external research funding, research and industrial collaboration, and community service. The outcomes of these activities provide authorities with scientific evidence to inform plans and policy decision.
The Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC) at Qatar University's (QU) College of Engineering (QU-CENG) recently hosted a professional training workshop… read more
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