Traffic Enforcement and Penalti
- 1/20Driving without valid vehicle insurance
Fine 100 to 150 SAR Insurance ensures accident costs are covered driving uninsured puts all liability on the driver.
Not wearing seatbelt while driving
Fine 150 to 300 SAR Seatbelts reduce injury severity fines encourage consistent safety compliance.
Using handheld phone while driving
Fine 500 to 900 SAR Distracted driving due to phone use increases accident risks, so heavy penalties are imposed.
Driving without a valid license
Fine 1,000 to 2,000 SAR Driving unlicensed shows lack of qualification penalties and possible jail ensure compliance.
Running a red traffic light
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Red light running leads to severe crashes fines and jail serve as deterrents.
Driving under the influence
Fine 5,000 to 10,000 SAR Alcohol or drug impairment severely affects control harsh penalties protect road safety.
Failing to stop at Stop sign
Fine 500 to 900 SAR Ignoring stop signs can cause intersection accidents fines encourage full stops.
Overtaking in prohibited areas
Fine 1,000 to 2,000 SAR Blind curves and restricted zones are dangerous for overtaking fines discourage the risk.
Tampering with road signs
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Tampering with signs misleads drivers and endangers lives fines and jail prevent sabotage.
Entering city with truck during restricted hours
Fine 1,000 to 2,000 SAR Truck restrictions reduce congestion and improve safety fines ensure compliance.
Reckless lane changes
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Sudden lane shifts risk collisions strict penalties discourage dangerous behavior.
Exceeding truck load dimensions without permit
Fine 500 to 900 SAR Oversized loads risk bridge strikes and instability fines ensure proper permits are obtained.
Parking in reserved spots for people with special needs
Fine 500 to 900 SAR Reserved spaces ensure accessibility fines protect rights of disabled persons.
Driving without proper lights at night
Fine 1,000 to 2,000 SAR Lights are essential for night visibility fines ensure trucks remain road-safe.
Failing to stop at police checkpoint
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Ignoring checkpoints threatens security fines and jail ensure compliance.
Obscuring or tampering with license plate
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Plates must be visible for tracking tampering invites strict punishment.
Operating truck without side reflectors or required lights
Fine 1,000 to 2,000 SAR Reflectors improve visibility fines ensure trucks meet safety equipment standards.
Driving against traffic direction
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Wrong-way driving can cause fatal head-on crashes penalties are severe.
Overtaking stopped school bus during loading/unloading
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Passing school buses risks children’s safety heavy fines discourage violations.
Unauthorized road racing
Fine 3,000 to 6,000 SAR Public road racing endangers all road users penalties are meant to prevent fatalities.