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The General Department of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has published a list of fines for traffic violations based on specific criteria. This follows numerous requests regarding new traffic offenses that have recently increased in the country, such as driving without a license, failing to stay in lane, not wearing a seatbelt, and many others.

Through this article, we will take a quick look at the traffic offences in Saudi Arabia as determined by the Kingdom's Ministry of the Interior.

Fines for traffic offences are divided into 8 categories, ranging from 100 SAR until 10,000 SAR.

Category 1

Fines ranging from 100 to 150 SAR, for the following offences:

Driving a vehicle in areas where driving is not permitted.
Leaving a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Not having valid vehicle insurance.
Pedestrians crossing roads in places other than those reserved for them.
Pedestrians fail to respect the signs intended for them.
Parking a vehicle in areas not designated for parking.
Do not give priority to pedestrians when crossing roads dedicated to them.

Category 2

Fines ranging from 150 to 300 SAR, for the following offences:

Do not use the turn signal when turning right or left, overtaking, or changing lanes.
Making a U-turn on a public road for more than 20 meters.
A motorcyclist or bicycle rider holding onto another vehicle, pulling or carrying objects that endanger their own safety or that of other road users.
Failure to follow regulations for the use of headlights.
Driving a vehicle without a driver's license.
Do not use the vehicle's horn correctly.
Do not submit the vehicle to periodic technical inspection.
Violation of road traffic rules.
Do not wear the seatbelt.
Placing obstacles inside or outside the vehicle that obstruct the driver's vision.
Do not leave a safe distance between two vehicles.
Driving the vehicle at high speed, causing a loud noise from the tires.
To gather at the scene of an accident.
Exceed the designated lanes at traffic lights or checkpoints by using the shoulder or a detour lane.
Failure to equip trailers as required by regulations.

Category 3

Fines ranging from 300 to 500 SAR, for the following offences:

Failure to take the necessary precautions when parking on public roads in case of an emergency.
Throwing objects out of the window of a moving vehicle.
Slowing down in such a way as to impede the smooth flow of traffic.
Don't concentrate on the road while driving.
Sudden and unnecessary use of the brakes.
Failure to follow traffic regulations.
Failure to respect the limits of the lanes specified on the road.
Making noise with devices inside the vehicle or engaging in behavior contrary to public decency while driving.
Driving with an expired driver's license.
Do not use child safety seats.
Leaving the vehicle on a sloping road without taking the necessary precautions.
Leaving children under 10 years old in the vehicle without an adult.

Category 4

Fines ranging from 500 to 900 SAR, for the following offences:

Following an ambulance with its sirens blaring.
Driving on the road with vehicles that are not yet owned or rented by the driver.
Driving on the road with unregistered or unauthorized vehicles.
Do not come to a complete stop at the stop sign.
Do not stop at the priority sign if vehicles are travelling on a priority road.
Failure to give priority to vehicles coming from the right at an intersection without priority signs.
Do not give priority to vehicles on the main road in the absence of priority signs.
Ignoring traffic officers' hand signals and not giving them priority over traffic lights.
Do not give way to vehicles in a roundabout in the absence of lights or traffic officers.
Driving in unlit tunnels.
Exceeding the permitted load dimensions for light transport vehicles.
Unnecessary use of alarms by an ambulance driver.
Do not give priority to drivers in front of you in the absence of road signs.
Do not give way to vehicles coming from other directions when changing direction.
Do not give priority to the driver whose lane is open in the event of a partial road closure.
Avoid yielding to drivers whose lane is open when the road is partially closed.
Do not give way to a vehicle moving in a straight line when changing parallel lanes.
Do not give priority to public transport such as trains or buses on their assigned tracks.
Transporting passengers into unauthorized areas of the vehicle.
Using a mobile phone while driving.
Parking in spaces reserved for people with special needs without authorization.
Affixing inscriptions, drawings or posters to the vehicle bodywork without authorization.
Driving a polluting vehicle on public roads.
Tinting the vehicle without complying with current regulations.
Using the vehicle for unauthorized purposes.
Failure to properly cover and secure the transported load.

Category 5

Fines ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 SAR, for the following offences:

Unauthorized access for trucks, heavy equipment and similar vehicles in or out of cities during restricted hours.
Driving a vehicle with a license that is inappropriate for its size or use.
Parking on railway tracks.
Transporting more passengers than the number authorized by the driver's license.
Refusing to present driver or vehicle documents to the competent authorities.
Driving with illegible or damaged license plates.
Driving without a front license plate.
Do not take the steps to change the use of the vehicle.
Do not export the vehicle intended for export within the specified time limit.
Do not wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.
Driving without a license or with a revoked license.
Leaving objects on public roads endangers safety.
Do not give priority to official or emergency vehicles.
Driving on shoulders, sidewalks or prohibited lanes.
Getting in or out of a moving vehicle.
Pedestrians crossing highways.
Overtaking in prohibited areas (bends, summits).
Absence of side lighting or reflective devices on trucks and trailers.
Do not use the required lights at night or in low visibility.
License plates not properly attached.
Gathering in rodeo or skidding areas.
Exceeding the permitted load dimensions for heavy transport vehicles.
Modifying the vehicle's structure without authorization.
Driving without essential equipment (brakes, lights).
Use of license plates not issued by the competent authority.

Category 6

Fines ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 SAR, for the following offences:

Running a red light.
Overtaking school buses that are stopped for loading or unloading.
To alter road signs or safety devices.
Do not stop at security checkpoints as indicated.
Using unauthorized devices or displaying slogans that are contrary to public morals.
Driving the wrong way.
To slalom quickly between vehicles on the public road.
Participating in races on public roads or driving in a convoy without authorization.
Trucks and heavy equipment not travelling in the right lane on multi-lane roads.
Pet owners not keeping their animals away from the road.
Install in the vehicle equipment reserved for official or emergency vehicles.
Operating public works vehicles without precautions to avoid damage, including the absence of reflective strips.
Driving without a rear license plate or without any plates at all.
Hide the license plates.

Category 7

Fines ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 SAR, for the following offences:

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that contraindicates driving.
Carrying out roadworks without coordination with the relevant department.
Allowing animals to cross outside of designated crossings or without coordination with the authorities.
Using unauthorized license plates.
To hide or attempt to hide the vehicle's chassis number.
Taking risks by crossing canyons or dangerous areas while moving.

Therefore, we have provided comprehensive information on traffic offences in Saudi Arabia, with the aim of ensuring that vehicle drivers are fully informed of regulations and laws in order to deter any potential offenders or non-compliance.

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