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Saudi Traffic Fines List, Violations and Penalties 2023

Waheed Akhtar — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:35:34 +0000

In this article, you will find the Saudi traffic fines list. Saudi traffic fines, violations and penalties are harsh. Abiding by traffic regulations and instructions is a major prerequisite to avoid being involved in actions that might lead to the suspension of driving license and disqualify the driver from driving.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has different types of driving licenses that come with different privileges and restrictions. Depending on the type of license, you may have to pay fines or face other types of penalties if you don’t comply with the rules associated with that particular license type.

Committing a traffic violation is not the upshot, nor does it mean you are a dangerous driver. The law stipulates that “If one year elapses after a driver committed a traffic violation and did not commit another violation, the driver’s black points pertaining to that violation will be omitted automatically from the system, consequently his record will be clean of any violations.“

Violations are mainly divided into 7 tables. Each table has a defined price range. Here is the Saudi traffic fines list.

Saudi Traffic Fines List

Violations Table (1)
Fines not less than (S.R.500) and not more than (S.R.900)

1	Driving a vehicle without a backplate (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
2	Driving a vehicle without backplate (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
3	Driving in the opposite direction
4	Moving fast, recklessly between vehicles on public roads
5	Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h
6	Overtaking vehicles in curves and uphill(s)
7	Uncovering, untying transported loads
8	Non-stopping completely at the stop signal
9	Not stopping at the signal driving priority ahead if there are vehicles moving on a priority road
10	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
11	Allowing no priority of movement for vehicles on the main road if there no priority signals
12	Violating traffic police hand signals while organizing traffic and not giving his hand signals priority to traffic lights
13	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 organizes traffic
14	Endangering lives by driving a vehicle without breaks or necessary equipment (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
15	Not using necessary lights at night or while driving in bad weather conditions
16	Driving a vehicle without a driving licence

Violations Table (2)
Fines not less than (S.R.300) and not more than (S.R.500)

1	Making additional amendments to the vehicle’s body without following proper procedures (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
2	Driving a vehicle that pollutes the environment on public roads (vehicle will be kept in custody until the violation is settled)
3	Exceeding the speed limit by not more than 25 km/h
4	Not complying with traffic regulations at roads intersections
5	Using a vehicle for unlicenced purposes
6	Seating passengers in the vehicle in places other than those specified for them
7	Non complying with road-limits marked on the lanes
8	Leaving objects on public roads that endanger public safety
9	Allowing no movement priority for VIP or emergency vehicles
10	Using expired licence

Violations Table (3)
Fines not less than (S.R.150) and not more than (S.R.300)

1	Not equipping trailers as required by regulations
2	Not presenting the vehicle for periodic technical inspection
3	Infringing rules by using strong lights
4	Not following precautions required when parking on public roads in emergencies
5	Putting bars inside the vehicle that prevent driver vision
6	Driving without carrying the driving licence or vehicle registration licence
7	Leaving the vehicle on a sloping road without taking necessary precautions
8	Violating Rules for driving on roads
9	Not wearing seat belts
10	Non-using safety seats meant for children
11	Defying priority rules
12	Using a cell phone while driving
13	Misusing vehicle’s horn
14	Driving within lanes not intended for driving
15	When animals owners do not keep their animals away from the road

Violations Table (4)
Fines not less than (S.R.100) and not more than (S.R.150)

1	Leaving vehicles on public roads in unauthorised areas unnecessarily
2	Throwing any objects outside the vehicle while it is moving
3	Driving a vehicle without front plate numbers
4	Getting off or riding into a vehicle while it is moving
5	Pedestrians crossing roads from places other than those allocated for them
6	Pedestrians non-compliance with signals defined for them
7	Slowing down driving in a manner that impedes the smooth flow of traffic
8	Parking in places not specified for parking
9	Pedestrians’ non-compliance with signals defined for them
10	Not focusing on the road while driving
11	Absence of an insurance policy

Violations Table (5)
Fines not less than (S.R.1000) and not more than (S.R.2000)

1	Stopping on railways
2	Carrying passengers whose number is more than the number stipulated in the licence
3	Refusing to present driver’s or vehicle’s identifying papers when required by authorized persons
4	Not preserving vehicle’s plates number
5	Non-completion of transfer of vehicle ownership
6	Non-completion of vehicle use domain
7	Exceeding time limits set for exporting a vehicle prepared for export
8	Not wearing a helmet when riding a motorbike

Violations Table (6)
Fines not less than (S.R.3000) and not more than (S.R.6000)

1	Driving a vehicle without plates (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
2	Using forged registration plates (vehicle will be taken into custody until removal of violation)
3	Using illegal plates (vehicle will be kept in custody until settlement of violation)
4	Fixing equipment on the vehicle like those used in official and emergency vehicles (vehicle will be kept in custody until the violation is settled)
5	Not stopping while the red traffic light was on
6	Overtaking school buses when they stop to load or unload
7	Driving public works vehicles (industrial, constructional, or agricultural) on road without taking proper precautions to avoid their negative effects (vehicle will be kept in custody until the violation is settled)
8	Tampering with traffic regulating signs
9	Not stopping at checkpoints when there is a checkpoint sign
10	Using unauthorised devices inside the vehicle or fixing logos or posters contrary to public morals

Violations Table (7)
Fines not less than (S.R.5000) and not more than (S.R.10000)

1	Concealing or trying to conceal or blur the special features of the vehicle (vehicle will be kept in custody until the violation is settled)
2	Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine which was warned not to drive if taken
3	Carrying out road-works before notifying the relevant authorities

Some violations are more severe in nature. If you do such violations you may end up in jail. The penalties are also very drastic.

Violation Name

Prescribed Penalty

The driver does not stand at the accident scene, does not report the accident and does not provide the necessary assistance to the accident victims.	* A fine not more than (S.R.10000), jail for a period not exceeding three months or both penalties.
Repairing the vehicle’s exterior, making a modification that affects the vehicle’s dimensions, weight or engine force, or making changes in the shape or colour of the vehicle, or removing its chassis registration numbers without prior authorization.	* First time: Fines S.R.10000 minimum – S.R.50000 maximum. * Second time: Doubling the fine decided in the first time. * Third time: Doubling the fine decided in the second time and closing the workshop.
Taking into custody, mortgaging or holding on a driving license, or vehicle registration license by any person.	* Fines minimum: S.R.1000 * Fines maximum: S.R.2000
Allowing any sold vehicle to move outside the showroom prior to ownership transfer or delivering of the show-room contracts and adding the vehicle to other persons.	Fines S.R.100000
Allowing any sold vehicle to move outside the showroom prior to ownership transfer or delivering of the showroom contracts and adding the vehicle to other persons.	* First time: S.R.1500 * Second time: S.R.3000 * Third time: S.R.8000 and one month’s closure. * Fourth time: license cancellation.
Making modifications, changes or abrasions in the sales records, or selling or renting the showroom without getting approval from the relevant department.	* First time: Fines S.R.10000 minimum – S.R.50000 maximum. * Second time: Doubling the fine decided in the first time. * Third time: Doubling the fine decided in the second time and one month’s closure. * Fourth time: license cancellation.
Failure to inform the Traffic Department about the sale or damage of a vehicle outside the Kingdom.	Fine not exceeding S.R.10,000
Over-drifting violation.	* First time: Vehicle will be booked for 15 days; the violator will be fined S.R.20000 and referred to court to consider jailing him. * Second time: Vehicle will be booked for one month; the violator will be fined S.R.40000 and referred to court to consider jailing him. * Third time: Violator will be fined S.R.60000 and referred to court to decide into confiscating the vehicle or fining him the same value of the rented or stolen vehicle and jail him.

Saudi Traffic Fines Check

All traffic violations are registered in the Ministry of Interior System. If you want to check Saudi Arabia traffic fines, login to www.absher.sa website. Select the violations section from the home page.

Enter Fine number
Violator ID
add the shown image code.
and then click the View button

Traffic Fine Payment Duration

Mukhalfa or traffic violation fee must be paid within 30 days. After 30 days, the amount will be doubled. Remember the violation period starts from the date of violation, not when you received the notice.

You cannot renew your Iqama without paying the fines. You have a Saudi traffic fines list. Be careful and don’t violate them.

How to Get a Saudi Driving License – Procedure

Waheed Akhtar — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:21:16 +0000

Let’s learn how to get a Saudi driving license. If you are living or visiting Saudi Arabia, driving your vehicle is the best means of transportation. But the question is how to get a Saudi driving license. What is the procedure for a KSA driver’s License? Well, today, we are going to answer that particular question.

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How to Get Saudi Driving License

How to Get Saudi Driving License

If you want to obtain a Saudi driving license, you have to fulfill certain requirements. First, be sure what kind of driving-license do you want, as there are six types of driving licenses in the Kingdom.

Types of Driving License

Private Driving License
Public Driving License
Motorcycle Driving License
Heavy Vehicle Driving License
Diplomatic Driving License
Temporary Private License

For a driving license, you have to collect some necessary documents.

Documents Required for Saudi Driving License

First of all, collect these documents:

Original Iqamah.
Photocopy of Iqama.
Photocopy of Passport.
Driving License of your country.
If expatriate, translation of foreign driving license in Arabic from an approved translation institute.
Passport-size photographs.
Medical report (Blood Group Test)
Application Form
License fee. If you have a driving license, then 100 SAR; otherwise, 435 SAR.

If you already have a driving license and it is not in Arabic, then you must translate it into Arabic. An approved institute must do the translation. Do not worry; the agents near a driving school can help you. You can also take help from locals.

If you already have a license, you don’t have to take theory classes. You need an appointment for the final test. Just revise all the basics about driving and go for the test. Prepare yourself for a computer theory test as well.

Medical Examination

A medical examination for the driver’s license must be obtained at an approved clinic or hospital.

Saudi Diriving License Procedure

Once you have all the required documents, you must go to one of the driving schools located in the city where you live, such as Dallah School in Riyadh.

You can go to a nearby shop and get the application form or download it here and fill it out yourself. The shop guy may charge you up to 15 Riyal. Then prepare a file with all the documents. They can do it inside the school, but it is better to do it yourself and share that file with the officer.

Now go to room number 2. There they will do an eye-sight checkup, and one officer will check all your documents and filled form and will stamp them. Then he will ask you to go to the ‘License check’ counter. The officer will stamp your documents once again and send you for a ‘First try.’

You can choose Automatic or Manual. If you choose Automatic, then you can only drive automatic vehicles. If you choose a manual License, then you can drive both.

Saudi First Try Test

Saudi first-try test is nothing. It is to check if you know some basics of driving. The guy in the car will ask you to drive a little. Just forward and then reverse. The guy will be an observer how is your approach and how confident you are.

When you sit in the car, adjust the seat, wear the seatbelt and check the mirrors. The guy may pressurize you but do not get panic; behave normally and focus on driving.

Be sure to know some basic Arabic words related to driving. The guy may not speak English or any other language.
In the end, the guy will comment on your file like A (Alif), B, C, or D based on his assessment.

If it is an A, you are ready for the final test; otherwise, you must take training classes based on his remarks.

Dallah Driving School Timings

In case you have to take training classes. Register at the nearby Dallah driving school. The Dallah schools are in all the major cities and operate in two shifts.

Day Shift: 7:00 to 12:00

Evening Shift: 15:00 to 19:00

You need to confirm the timings with the school as well. Timings can be different during Ramadan and on other occasions. Better to check with your school.

The school training fee is about 435 SAR.

Final Driving Test

There are five major parts to the driving test. Better to practice all. Here it is:

Zigzag Path
Reverse
Speed up
Break Application
Height-inclined start/stop

If you clear the driving test, they will give you a date for a Reverse Parking and computer test, ‘The Ishara Test (Signal Test).’

NOTE: Before you attempt the final driving test or computer signal test. Please go through Saudi Driving License Book. Read it once to have a better understanding.

Saudi Driving Computer Test

The reverse parking test is simple and straightforward, but the Ishara Test (Signal Test) can be tricky. You can be a great driver, but you can still fail this test if you need more knowledge about road signals and signs. Break down of the final computer test.

Touch screen computer test.
20 questions in 30 minutes.
Only two mistakes are allowed.
You can skip the question as well. There will be a new question.

To practice Saudi driving license computer test questions. Download our official app. It will help you to clear your driving license on the first try.

If you clear the test, then congratulations, you have done it. Now go to room number 1 and look for ‘License Delivery.’ Now, wait for your turn, and they will hand you a new Kingdom driver’s License.

FAQ

Q: Legal age to apply for a driving license in Saudi Arabia

A: You are eligible when you are 18 years old.

Q: What is the license validation period?

A: Your License is valid for the next ten years.

Q: What if I fail the final driving test?

A: You have three tries. If you fail thrice, you have to start again from the beginning with a new file.

Q: I have a UAE driver’s License. Do I still need a KSA driving license?

A: No. Go to the Murror office; they will keep your UAE driver’s License and issue a KSA driver’s License

Saudi Driving License Book

Waheed Akhtar — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:53:31 +0000

If you want to download the Saudi driving license book or want to learn about its content then you are at the right place. You can find below the Saudi driving license book pdf link (at the end of this article). You can read it online or you can download it.

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Saudi Driving License Book Content

Saudi Driving License Book Content

We explained the Saudi driver’s license procedure and you can use this book to understand the important rules for driving in Saudi Arabia. The book is divided into 9 different segments. Each segment represents different but core information about driving and safety. Here is the table of content.

To whom this manual
Driving License and important information
Traffic rules and regulations
Road and traffic signs
Safe driving
Sharing the road with others
The vehicle
Traffic accidents
Behavior that leads to license suspension

To Whom This Manual

This section shows information if this manual is for you or not. It is mainly for:

Applicants for driving permit
Applicants for driving license.

Driving License and Important Information

In this section, you will learn about the basic requirements of driving license. This segment has information about Computer Theory Test and Practical Test

To become the best driver you can be and to pass your theory test, download our official Saudi Driving License app completely free of charge!

Traffic Rules and Regulations

Traffic has rules that must be observed. The following are some of these rules:

Speed limits
Driving lanes
The right-of-way
Rules of passing
Prohibited passing situations
Vision and stoppage distance
Keep safe distance

Road and Traffic Signs

A road is not merely the path designated for the vehicles only but it also includes the shoulders, sidewalks, bicycles lanes, buses and vehicles parking. There are also pedestrian’s crosswalks and emergency and maintenance vehicles lanes. Learn the priority of each sign in the Saudi driver’s manual.

As a driver, you need to understand all the road rules and traffic signs. The most important traffic signs are:

Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs are used to acquaint the drivers and all the road users with traffic regulations prohibitions and restrictions that should be observed while driving or using the road. It includes:

Prohibition Signs
Mandatory Signs

Warning Signs

The white triangular signs with red frames indicate warning or hazard.

Guide Signs

Guide signs are used to guide and direct the drivers and all road users to the towns, villages and other important locations along the journey.

Work Zone Signals

A work zone means that part of the road is under maintenance and excavation works which causes the slowdown of traffic.

Safe Driving

Safe driving is all about how to become a good driver. There is general information that every driver has to follow.

Understanding of traffic signs is one of the key aspects of being a good driver. Saudi driving manual has all the information that a driver needs.

Sharing the Road with Others

A road does not belong to a driver. As a driver, you will be sharing the road with pedestrians, bicycles, school children and emergency vehicles. There could be road works. Follow the traffic rules and respect the rights of other road users.

The Vehicle

Taking care of the vehicle and conducting periodical maintenance is one of the important factors that contribute to reducing the numbers of traffic accidents. Before each journey please check tires, breaks and gas. Always carry an emergency first aid kit.

Traffic Accidents

In most cases driver choose one of three options to avoid accidents: Stop quickly, veer the vehicle or accelerate the speed. In this section, you will learn about each of them.

Behaviour That Leads to License Suspension

Abiding the traffic regulation and instructions is the major pre-requisite to avoid being involved in actions that might lead to suspension of the driving license and disqualify the driver from driving.

Saudi Driving License Book Questions

Each segment of the Saudi driving license manual has a set of multiple options questions. Go through the whole book then try to answer those questions with correct answers.

Download Saudi Driver’s Manual.