Commercial Driver’s License

For buses or passenger transport, the licence category depends on the number of seats, ensuring drivers are trained for larger loads.

The minimum age to apply for a heavy vehicle or bus licence is typically 21, ensuring drivers have maturity and experience.

Holding a Class 3 (light vehicle) licence is often a prerequisite before upgrading to a heavy vehicle licence.

Training at an authorized driving school ensures drivers learn vehicle handling, regulations, and safety procedures.

Applicants must demonstrate competence through a practical road test to qualify for a heavy vehicle licence.

A medical check ensures the driver meets physical fitness standards to safely operate large vehicles.

Certain vehicles or hazardous cargo require extra endorsements and safety courses beyond the standard licence.

Heavy vehicle drivers must prove they can safely tow and reverse trailers, as these maneuvers require advanced skills.

Violating commercial driving rules can result in severe penalties, including fines, black points, and licence suspension.

Courses cover safe handling of large vehicles, proper loading techniques, and recognizing hazards to prevent accidents.

Security, criminal background, and fitness screenings ensure that only qualified and responsible individuals drive commercial vehicles.

Operating passenger buses in Qatar requires a Class 2 licence, confirming the driver specialized training.

Commercial licences must be periodically renewed at the Traffic Department to ensure ongoing compliance.

Foreign drivers must exchange or convert their home country licence to a Qatari licence before driving commercially.

Some commercial categories require annual medical reports to confirm drivers remain physically fit to operate heavy vehicles.

Operating construction machinery or specialized vehicles often requires a separate licence category.

Commercial heavy vehicles often face time-of-day and route restrictions to reduce congestion and improve road safety.

An applicant fails the test, they must schedule another attempt and may have to complete extra practice sessions.

Serious violations, including unsafe driving or overloading, can lead to temporary or permanent suspension of the licence.

Only drivers with a valid heavy goods licence are legally allowed to operate trucks and similar large vehicles.

Submission of proper ID, residency, training, and medical documents is mandatory before licensing is granted.

Applicants usually need to have a valid light vehicle licence before they can apply for a heavy vehicle category.

A licence expires or is revoked, drivers must go through the full application, training, and testing process.

Drivers handling sensitive cargo or entering secure zones may require special background checks and clearance.

Companies employing commercial drivers must verify that both the vehicle and the driver meet regulatory requirements.

After training, the driving school forwards records to the authorities to schedule the official road test for licensing.