I just know that this law will affect expats only – especially the not so well to do expats – taxi drivers etc. Sometimes you do get fines out of a genuine mistake. These fines would easily be the highest in the world and even though I, personally, will follow the law I still know that there are people who totally disregard the fines/penalty points in place and will still drive the way they are currently driving.

There was already a law for tailgating a car – do you think a fine and penalty points will stop Mr. Landcruiser from doing that :-) I learnt tailgating from Qatar.

I feel there need to be scapegoats for errant drivers and these need to be published in the newspapers to spread awareness. Very limited drivers are aware of all the fines etc.

Terramax i know the point you are driving at and i personally feel the same of my fellow country man driving his company's Van with utter disregard for anything in the road or rules but your statement also put me in that category. I don't have any issues with truck drivers as they always stick to the right side of the road but these Van's and mini pick up trucks do drive me insane and they should be booked.