Behaviors and Violations
- 1/39Drivers must be in good physical and mental condition and hold a valid driver’s license to drive safely.
Safe driving requires both physical and mental preparedness, along with the necessary legal authorization (driver’s license).
All road users must pay attention to others and respect their rights.
Cooperative behavior on the road includes being aware of and courteous towards other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
All drivers should drive very carefully on public roads.
Public roads require heightened awareness and careful maneuvering to ensure safety for everyone.
Drivers must adhere to all traffic laws, rules, and traffic lights.
Compliance with established traffic regulations is fundamental to maintaining order and preventing accidents.
Drivers must always follow instructions from the Traffic Department, even if they conflict with other instructions, unless safety is endangered.
Traffic authorities’ instructions take precedence for immediate safety and flow, unless they pose a direct danger.
Pedestrians should use the sidewalk when walking on the road.
Sidewalks are designated safe zones for pedestrians, separating them from vehicular traffic.
Pedestrians should walk in the opposite direction of traffic if it doesn’t obstruct traffic or endanger their safety.
Walking against traffic allows pedestrians to see oncoming vehicles and react, enhancing their safety.
When crossing the road, pedestrians must watch for pedestrian or traffic lights.
Traffic signals dictate when it is safe for pedestrians to cross, preventing conflicts with vehicles.
A continuous green pedestrian light allows pedestrians to cross, but they must still pay attention to traffic.
While the green light grants right-of-way, vigilance is still necessary for pedestrian safety due to potential vehicle movements.
An intermittent green pedestrian light means pedestrians already in the street must evacuate immediately, and approaching pedestrians should not enter.
The intermittent green light signals the end of the crossing period, requiring prompt action to clear the intersection for vehicular traffic.
Minimum fine for driving without a license.
This is the specified minimum financial penalty for operating a vehicle without a valid driving license.
Penalty for driving a vehicle without license plates.
Driving without proper identification (license plates) is a serious offense leading to the seizure of the vehicle.
Penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This violation carries severe consequences, typically involving a monetary penalty and the potential seizure of the vehicle.
Maximum fine for driving violations listed in the regulations.
This is the highest monetary penalty for certain driving infractions as stipulated in the regulations.
Penalty if a driver exceeds the speed limit by more than 25 km/h.
Significantly exceeding the speed limit results in a specific financial penalty.
Fine for leaving your vehicle on a sloping road without taking necessary precautions.
Failing to secure a vehicle on an incline is a safety risk and incurs a moderate fine.
Consequence of driving with an expired driver’s license.
Operating a vehicle with an expired license is a violation that falls within this specified fine range.
Applicable fine for entering a city with a truck during non-permitted hours.
Unauthorized entry by trucks into urban areas during restricted times is a regulated offense with a substantial fine.
Violation that can result in a fine of 3,000-6,000 riyals.
Failure to export a vehicle within the designated timeframe incurs a significant fine, emphasizing regulatory adherence for such vehicles.
Fine imposed for racing vehicles on public roads without a permit.
Engaging in unauthorized vehicle racing on public roads is a dangerous and highly penalized activity.
Fine for driving a vehicle under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics.
Operating a vehicle while impaired by intoxicants or narcotics carries a very high monetary penalty.
Penalty if an animal owner allows their animals to cross in undesignated areas.
Animal owners are responsible for preventing their animals from creating traffic hazards, and failure to do so results in a fine.
Points assigned for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This extremely high point penalty reflects the severe gravity of driving under the influence.
Point penalty for stopping on railways.
Stopping on railway tracks poses an extreme danger and is thus penalized with a high number of points.
Points awarded for fast and reckless driving between vehicles on public roads.
This aggressive and dangerous driving behavior is subject to a substantial point penalty.
Point penalty for not complying with the signals of a traffic police officer.
Disobeying instructions from a traffic police officer undermines road order and carries a notable point penalty.
Point penalty for not completely stopping at a \"STOP\" sign.
Failing to make a full stop at a "STOP" sign is a violation that incurs a moderate number of points.
Points given for driving a vehicle without brakes or lights.
Operating a vehicle without essential safety features like brakes or lights is extremely hazardous and results in a high point penalty.
Points assigned for using a mobile phone without a hands-free device.
Distracted driving due to mobile phone use without a hands-free device incurs a moderate point penalty.
Penalty points for exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h.
This level of speeding incurs a significant, but not extremely high, penalty in terms of points.
Points assigned for exceeding the speed limit by no more than 25 km/h.
Minor speeding violations receive a lower number of penalty points.
Points given for overtaking vehicles in prohibited places.
Illegal overtaking maneuvers are considered a violation and carry a moderate point penalty.
Penalty for allowing no priority to vehicles in a roundabout.
Failing to yield right-of-way in a roundabout is a common violation that incurs a moderate point penalty.
Points given for driving against the direction of travel.
Driving against the flow of traffic is an exceptionally dangerous and serious violation, resulting in a high point penalty.
Points assigned for not respecting priority rules.
General disregard for right-of-way rules at intersections or other traffic situations results in a moderate point penalty.
Penalty if a driver operates a vehicle in markets where driving is not allowed.
Driving in areas designated as pedestrian-only or restricted markets is a minor violation with a relatively low fine.
Penalty for not using the turn signal when turning, overtaking, or changing lanes.
Failing to signal intentions is a common, though generally less severe, traffic violation that carries a low to moderate fine.
Fine for exceeding the speed limit of 120 km/h by more than 10 km/h but less than 20 km/h.
This fine range applies to moderate speeding violations above a 120 km/h limit.
Fine for exceeding the speed limit of 120 km/h by more than 30 km/h but less than 40 km/h.
This higher fine range applies to more significant speeding violations above a 120 km/h limit.