AbuSaif,
Unfortunately I have had the experience that you mentioned. I have been to the police in 3 occasions to report the same transgression and they did exactly what you said, brushed aside and ignored my plea.
Unfortunately I have been here enough time to understand the country and its systems which lead me to doubt about the relevance of Rule of Law in Qatar.
The image the country wished to project is not exactly what you get on the ground.
It’s sad and frustrating to all but it’s the reality.
Considering all the existent cases that we all experience here (another shameful one posted above by “aai” and the lack of action from the authorities to take any significant valid action, I would still say that the chances that the offender would be taken to task if I would go to the police station are close to zero.
Not only that, but the chances that I would be chased and punished by the aggressor would be significantly high.
That is why my dear friend, we expats are asking you Qatari, to go to the police and ask them to investigate their officers records which will give an indication of how they drive when off duty.
So again I will ask you as a Qatari to acknowledge the shameful record of your own authorities and report this well known fact to the traffic police.
As for me, I will make sure that this situation reaches the International Media, as the local "media" is hopeless and Qatari authorities only react to international embarrassments.
Thank you in advance for your valuable help in improving road safety in Qatar.
AbuSaif,
Unfortunately I have had the experience that you mentioned. I have been to the police in 3 occasions to report the same transgression and they did exactly what you said, brushed aside and ignored my plea.
Unfortunately I have been here enough time to understand the country and its systems which lead me to doubt about the relevance of Rule of Law in Qatar.
The image the country wished to project is not exactly what you get on the ground.
It’s sad and frustrating to all but it’s the reality.
Considering all the existent cases that we all experience here (another shameful one posted above by “aai” and the lack of action from the authorities to take any significant valid action, I would still say that the chances that the offender would be taken to task if I would go to the police station are close to zero.
Not only that, but the chances that I would be chased and punished by the aggressor would be significantly high.
That is why my dear friend, we expats are asking you Qatari, to go to the police and ask them to investigate their officers records which will give an indication of how they drive when off duty.
So again I will ask you as a Qatari to acknowledge the shameful record of your own authorities and report this well known fact to the traffic police.
As for me, I will make sure that this situation reaches the International Media, as the local "media" is hopeless and Qatari authorities only react to international embarrassments.
Thank you in advance for your valuable help in improving road safety in Qatar.