Speedlimits
- 1/17Exceeding the maximum speed limit of motor vehicles on the road.
It is prohibited to drive faster than the legally stipulated maximum speed limit on any given road, ensuring safety and compliance with traffic regulations.
Approaching pedestrians crossings.
Reducing speed near pedestrian crossings is crucial for the safety of pedestrians, allowing drivers more time to react and stop if necessary.
Controlling the vehicle and adapting its speed according to road conditions, vehicle condition/load, and weather.
Drivers are required to adjust their speed based on prevailing road and weather conditions, as well as their vehicle’s condition and load, to maintain control and be able to stop or slow down as needed for safety.
Driving a vehicle at an unusually slow speed without reasonable cause, obstructing normal motion of other vehicles.
Driving at an unreasonably slow speed without a valid reason can impede the flow of traffic and create hazards for other road users. Drivers should maintain a speed appropriate for the conditions without unnecessary obstruction.
Using brakes suddenly to reduce vehicle speed or stop, when not necessary for safety.
Sudden or unnecessary braking can surprise drivers behind you and lead to rear-end collisions. Brakes should only be applied abruptly when required for the safety of motion on the road.
Approaching intersections and curves.
Reducing speed at intersections, curves, crossroads, roundabouts, bridges, tunnels, or when entering squares, schools, or hospitals ensures road safety by giving you more time to react.
Driving in fog, rain, or sandstorms.
Hazardous weather conditions like fog, rain, and sandstorms significantly reduce visibility and road grip, making it essential to drive slower than the posted limit for safety.
Approaching a pedestrian crossing.
Slowing down when nearing a pedestrian crossing is crucial to ensure pedestrian safety, allowing you sufficient time to react and stop if someone steps into the crossing.
Drifting at high speeds.
Drifting at high speeds is a dangerous and reckless driving practice that can lead to serious traffic accidents and should always be avoided.
Approaching an exit or construction zone on a highway.
Even on highways, it’s necessary to reduce speed when approaching exits, construction zones, or any other area that requires extra caution and a change in driving conditions.
The speed limit in built-up areas.
In areas with buildings and higher population density, the maximum speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour.
The speed limit on urban freeways.
On freeways located within urban areas, the maximum allowed speed is 70 kilometers per hour.
The speed limit on national highways.
On national highways, the maximum speed permitted for vehicles is 120 kilometers per hour.
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h.
Driving over the speed limit by more than 25 kilometers per hour incurs a substantial financial penalty (SR900 minimum) and adds six demerit points to your driving license.
Consequences of overspeeding by more than 10 km/h but not exceeding 20 km/h.
Fines for exceeding speed limits are categorized based on the degree of violation. This specific range applies to moderate overspeeding beyond the initial buffer.
Penalty for overspeeding by more than 30 km/h up to 40 km/h.
As the degree of overspeeding increases, the corresponding fines escalate significantly, reflecting the increased risk associated with higher speeds.
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h.
This highest category of overspeeding incurs the most severe monetary penalty, underscoring the extreme danger and legal consequences of such excessive speed.