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

We are segregating the list of Traffic violations with the range of Fine Amounts for making it easier for everyone to know the Fines associated with each Traffic Violations in KSA.

Below List provides you list of Traffic Violations in KSA for Fines between SR 100 to SR 150

1) Leaving vehicles on public roads in unauthorized areas unnecessarily

• Dont leave your vehicle anywhere where you are not supposed to park your vehicle on public roads or no parking area

2) Throwing any objects outside the vehicle while it is moving

• Do not throw any objects while you’re sitting in your car outside

3) Driving a vehicle without front plate numbers

• Must to have a number plate in front for your vehicle

4) Getting off or riding into a vehicle while it is moving

• Do not sit or get out of moving vehicle

5) Pedestrians crossing roads from places other than those allocated for them

• Cross roads only on pedestrians and allocated places

6) Pedestrians non-compliance with signals defined for them

• Stop you vehicle before pedestrian crossings

7) Slowing down driving in a manner that impedes smooth flow of traffic

• Don’t drive very fast and keep your driving slow and steady which will help smooth flow of traffic

8) Parking in places not specified for parking

• Do not park in No Parking areas or places

9) Parking in places defined for persons with special needs if you are not from that category

• Do not park in areas designated for special people or special vehicles

10) Not focusing on road while driving

• Concentrate on traffic and road while driving

11) Absence of an insurance policy

• Insurance for a vehicle is must to drive. If not renewed, renew your vehicle insurance now

Request all of you to abide by traffic rules & regulations while driving and follow traffic rules in Saudi to avoid Fines.

All the Expatriates are advised to be aware of the traffic Fines and penalties displayed here. Else, you might get into a situation where most of your earnings will go into fines only.

Expatriates living in Saudi Arabia are already living a tough life due to many implications and taxes which were not there earlier.

Best of luck with Driving and Be Safe.

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/-