Sunday, July 20, 2025
Saudi authorities remind the public of important traffic violations and their fines
The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has issued a statement confirming that parking vehicles in non-designated zones is a serious traffic offense that endangers both pedestrians and drivers. Recommend: What is Saudization? know it in details
The potential fine for "parking vehicles in non-designated areas" violations might be up to 150 riyals, according to the Ministry.
Such actions harm lives and property and disrupt traffic, according to the Ministry. The Ministry urged drivers to strictly adhere to all traffic laws and instructions in order to maintain peace and protect everyone.
The Ministry's continuous awareness-raising campaigns, including this warning, seek to promote a traffic culture and increase public safety on roadways and in public spaces.
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| Saudi authorities remind the public of important traffic violations and their fines |
Traffic fine for entering and exiting a moving vehicle:
The General Directorate of Public Security has issued a warning about the possibility of fines for anyone who violates the law by getting out of or into a moving vehicle. See Also: Fine for changing lanes without using indicators
This is a traffic offense that puts the life of the violator in danger, causes traffic jams, and attracts a fine of 1,000 to 2,000 riyals, according to the authority.
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| Saudi authorities remind the public of important traffic violations and their fines |
Traffic fines for Overtaking in Restricted Areas:
According to the Kingdom's Special Forces for Road Safety, passing in restricted locations is considered a traffic offense.
According to the official's "X" platform account, overtaking is forbidden in prohibited areas, including in turns and hills, and the penalty for doing so is 1,000 to 2,000 riyals. Read: Big changes in Saudi visa rules
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| Saudi authorities remind the public of important traffic violations and their fines |
Driving on the shoulder of the road or sidewalks is a Traffic violation:
The Saudi Traffic Department has warned against driving on the shoulder of the road, sidewalks, or prohibited lanes, noting that doing so constitutes a traffic violation.
The Traffic Department clarified that emergency vehicle stops should occur on the shoulder of the road, not as an overtaking lane. Follow Saudi Expatriates channel on Telegram for all the latest updates
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| Saudi authorities remind the public of important traffic violations and their fines |
