Take note of all these traffic violations and penalties in Saudi Arabia

They’re divided into four categories…

Traffic in Riyadh might have to be one of the only things we dislike about the city. To make your life a tad easier, though, we’ve gathered up all of the traffic violations and penalties in Saudi Arabia, along with the fines that go with committing a violation.

Divided into four categories going from category one (highest fines from SAR500 to SAR900), to category four (lowest fines from SAR100 to SAR150), the Ministry of Interior has defined violations and fines as follows.

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Category I Violations

For these violations, fines will be no less than SAR500 and no more than SAR900 (or keeping the vehicle in custody plus the fine)

• Driving a vehicle without driving licence.
• Driving a vehicle without plates (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation).
• Driving a vehicle without back plate (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
• Using forged registration plates (vehicle will be taken into custody until removal of violation).
• Using illegal plates (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation).
• Fixing equipment on the vehicle like those used in official and emergency vehicles (vehicle will be kept in custody until violation is settled).
• Concealing or trying to conceal or blur the special features of the vehicle (vehicle will be kept in custody until violation is settled).
• Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine which was warned not to drive if taken.
• Not stopping while the red traffic light was on.
• Driving on the opposite direction.
• Moving fast, recklessly between vehicles on public roads.
• Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 klm/h.
• Overtaking vehicles in curves and uphill(s).
• Stopping on railways.
• Uncovering, untying transported loads.
• Carrying out road-works before notifying the relevant authorities.
• Non-stopping completely at the stop signal.
• Not stopping at the signal driving priority ahead if there are vehicles moving on a priority road.
• Allowing no priority to vehicles moving on the right side when they reach the intersection where there are equal movement priorities, when there are no priority signals.
• Allowing no priority of movement for vehicles on the main road if there no priority signals.
• Violating traffic police hand signals while organising traffic and not giving his hand signals priority to traffic lights.
• Allowing no priority of movement for vehicles in a roundabout by the vehicles outside it in the absence of lights signals or traffic policeman who organises traffic.
• Endangering lives by driving a vehicle without breaks or necessary equipment (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation).
• Not using necessary lights at night or while driving in bad weather conditions.
• Driving vehicle inside tunnels without lights.

Category II Violations

For these violations, the fines will start at SAR300 and will go up until SAR500 (or keeping vehicle in custody plus the fine)

• Making additional amendments to the vehicle’s body without following proper procedures (the vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of the violation).
• Driving public works vehicles (industrial, constructional, or agricultural) on the road without taking proper precautions to avoid their negative effects (the vehicle will be kept in custody until the violation is settled).
• Driving a vehicle that pollutes the environment on public roads (the vehicle will be kept in custody until the violation is settled).
• Exceeding the speed limit by not more than 25 km/h.
• Tampering with traffic-regulating signs.
• Not stopping at checkpoints when there is a checkpoint sign.
• Not complying with traffic regulations at road intersections.
• Using vehicles for unlicensed purposes.
• Carrying passengers whose number is more than the number stipulated in the license.
• Seating passengers in the vehicle in places other than those specified for them.
• Refusing to present driver’s or vehicle’s identifying papers when required by authorized persons.
• Noncompliance with road limits marked on the lanes.
• Leaving objects on public roads that endanger public safety.
• Allowing no movement priority for VIP or emergency vehicles.
• Overtaking school buses when they stop to load or unload.
• Using an expired license.

Category III Violations

For these violations, the fines will start at SAR150 and will go up until SAR300.

• Not equipping trailers as required by regulations.
• Not presenting the vehicle for periodic technical inspection.
• Infringing rules by using strong lights.
• Not following precautions required when parking on public roads in emergencies.
• Putting bars inside the vehicle that prevent driver vision.
• Driving without carrying the driving license or vehicle registration license.
• Leaving the vehicle on a sloped road without taking necessary precautions.
• Violating rules for driving on roads.
• Not preserving the vehicle’s plate number.
• Non-completion of transfer of vehicle ownership.
• Non-completion of vehicle use domain.
• Not wearing seat belts.
• Non-using safety seats meant for children.
• Defying priority rules.
• Exceeding time limits set for exporting a vehicle prepared for export.
• Using cell phone while driving.
• Misusing the vehicle’s horn.
• Not wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle.
• Driving within lanes not intended for driving.
• When animal owners do not keep their animals away from the road.

Category IIII Violations

For these violations, the fines will start at SAR100 and will go up until SAR150.

• Using unauthorised devices inside the vehicle or fixing logos or posters contrary to public morals.
• Leaving vehicles on public roads in unauthorised areas unnecessarily.
• Throwing any objects outside the vehicle while it is moving.
• Driving a vehicle without front plate numbers.
• Getting off or riding into a vehicle while it is moving.
• Pedestrians crossing roads from places other than those allocated for them.
• Pedestrians non-compliance with signals defined for them.
• Slowing down driving in a manner that impedes the smooth flow of traffic.
• Parking in places defined for persons with special needs if he is not from that category.
• Parking in places defined for persons with special needs while you are not from the category.
• Not focusing on the road while driving.
• Absence of an insurance policy.

So, if you’re on the road out here in Riyadh or Saudi Arabia for that matter, we’d be a little more careful.

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