You can also see our previous  article with List of Traffic violations in Saudi for Fines between SR 100 – SR 150 and this article provides fines ranging between SR 150 – SR 300

Fines for Traffic Violations in KSA

Here is another list of traffic violations in KSA (Saudi Arabia) for the Fines ranging between SR150 – SR 300

1) Not equipping trailers as required by regulations

2) Not presenting 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 slope 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 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 road

Crossing or Beating the red light – Fine of 3000 SAR

Driving without licence – Fine of 1000 SAR

Using phone while driving – Fine of 500 SAR

Plate number shoud be in the middle front and back of the car. Not in the left or right side – Fine of 1000 to 5000 SAR

This will help allow to keep the environment green and clean and the waste objects must be thrown in dust-bin and not on roads.

If any Object is thrown outside a vehilce, while its moving will be considered a violation and the violator will face a fine between 100 SAR to 150 SAR.

‘Vehicle’ includes all modes of transport such as bicycles, animal drawn carriages and even a person riding an animal.

The types of objects covered by the legislation are numerous and include:

• rocks
• bricks
• lumps of concrete or clay
• heavy pieces of metal or metal objects
• pieces of wood
• glass bottles
• filled cans or plastic containers
• Waste Paper
• paper Cups & plates

Studies done by health organizations have confirmed that spitting on the street and littering (throwing industrial and food leftovers) are pollutants of the environment.

The studies indicate that 70 percent of airborne diseases like bronchitis and tuberculosis have been transmitted due to spitting in public places.

Tuberculosis bacteria can survive for months especially in places that are not exposed to sunlight, according to the studies. These bacteria multiply rapidly in the air and dust.

Saudi Government wants strict rules and penalties to be levied due to no of roads accident increasing/ happening per day on Saudi Roads. According to a report 20 deaths are happening on roads due to accidents across the kingdom

Here are the list of New Violations:

– SAR 100 – 150 for the following

• Leaving the Vehicle with its Engine Running
• No Insurance

– SAR 150 – 300 for the following

• Not using indicator while changing the lanes
• Taking a turn without using an indicator
• Taking a reverse for more than 20 meters on main roads
• Excessive usage of horn
• Not wearing a Seat-belt

– SAR 300 – 500 for the following

• Holding an Expired License
• Not Focusing on drawing

– SAR 500 – 900 for the following

• Not following Traffic Signals
• Using Stickers on Vehicles
• Using Tinted Windows beyond specified limits

– SAR 1000 – 2000 for the following

• Driving vehicle without a number plate
• Carrying more passengers in vehicle specified in the registration
• Not Using lights in Night driving

– SAR 3000 – 6000 for the following

• Overtaking school Buses
• Driving on the wrong side

– SAR 5000 – 10000 for the following

• Driving using another car’s number plate or erasing or concealing the number plate.

– SAR 100,000

• If a driver causes an accident that results in a person being hospitalised for up to 15 days they will be imprisoned for at least two years and fined

– SAR 200,000

• Causing an accident that results in death or impairment will be punished by a maximum of four years in jail along with the fine

So, we request everyone living in Saudi to be careful while driving.

Due to many accidents and license forgery the traffic laws are going to be tough enough to penalize the violators.

The New Fines for the above have been increased and here are the heavy penalties for the violators

New Traffic Rules & Regulations will cover the following things:

– Seat Belt
– Wrong Direction Driving: 6000 SAR (Saudi Riyals)
– No License Plate: 6000 SAR (Saudi Riyals)
– Vehicle Speed
– Driving without License: 500 to 900 SAR Fine along with 10-30 days Jail term
– ZigZag driving on Public Roads
– Not Using Headlights in Night
– Overtaking

Though most of the Fines are rules wer already there, but fines will be more and all other traffic violations will be implemented soon.

So, I request all the expatriates to be more carefulwhile driving inorder to avoid paying high penalties.

It is very important to know all the traffic violation which are also listed on the MOI website (moi.gov.sa) under
different categories. We will give a brief overview of important traffic violations in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and their
penalties.

Saudi Arabian Government is very strict when it comes to traffic violations as more than 16000+ cases were registered related to drifting in last 1+ years, which increased the no.of deaths and serious injuries due to not abiding the traffic rules.

List of  Saudi Arabian Traffic Violations:

1. If a vehicle over takes a school bus or jumps the red signal will be fines SR 6,000 /- in KSA.
2. How to pay traffic fines online
3. Fine of SR 300 /- for playing Pokemon
4. Car parked for 24 hours at one place can be seized the police in KSA
5. Licence can be suspended or Jailed or fine upto SR 900 /- for driving over-speed in KSA
6. In KSA expatriates are not allowed to use big vehicles any more.
7. 11 Rules related to headlights to prevent traffic violations
8. Due to Saher traffic system almost 150,000 KSA citizens face ban on travel
9. Fine of SR 500 /- if a marriage car parade is taken out
10. Eating while driving can cost you fine of SR 150 /-
11. Using tinted window can cost you fine of SR 150 /-
12. How to check traffic tickets under one’s Iqama
13. Number plate hidden from Saher cameras may lead to fine of SR 2,000 /-
14. Car drifting can get you in jail for 2 months and fine of SR 10,000 /-
15. Driver can be fined and jailed if found talking on mobile while driving
16. How can the traffic tickets be challenged

Traffic Violation their Penalties in Saudi:

• Penalty for Illegal Number Plate for your vehicle – SR 3,000/-
• Penalty for over crossing Red light (Signal) – SE 3000/-
• Penalty for giving Vehicle registration card to others – SR 1,000/- to SR 2,000/-
• Penalty for giving your Driving License to others – SR 1,000/- to SR 2,000/-
• Leaving the place of accident without informing the authorities – SR 10,000/- or 3 months Imprisonment
• Penalty for Drifting (first Time violation) – SR 20,000/-
• Penalty for Drifting (Second Time violation) – SR 40,000/-
• Fine due to Dim Light by Riyadh traffic police – SR 500/-

Penalty if you vehicle is seized permanently in First time violation then you will have to pay this amount – SR 60,000/-