Traffic Law

The provisions of this law, its attached schedules, and its regulations apply to all types of vehicles, their drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and animals on the road.

The following terms and phrases, wherever used in this law, shall have the meanings set forth below unless the context requires otherwise: 1. Road: Any path open for pathway. 2. Lane: Any longitudinal section of the road that is wide enough to allow the passage of a single file of vehicles, whether or not marked by longitudinal markings on the road surface. 3. Road Lane (Carriageway - Street - Line): Any transverse part of the road that allows a single file of vehicles to pass, whether or not marked by longitudinal markings on the road surface. 4. Sidewalk: Part of the road designated for pedestrians. 5. Median Strip: The space separating the (2) roadways. 6. Shoulder: Part of the road adjacent and attached to the roadway, designated for the emergency stopping of vehicles. 7. Road Reserve: The space designated for the road. 8. Intersection: Any point where roads meet, cross, or branch, at (1) or more levels, including the entire area created by this intersection. 9. Expressway: A road where access is controlled, with entry or exit only through designated entrances or exits, and it does not serve properties directly adjacent to the road. 10. Service Road: A road parallel to the expressway that serves properties directly adjacent to it. 11. Stopping: The act of halting a vehicle for a necessary period, whether for the movement of persons, passenger boarding or alighting, or loading/unloading goods. 12. Standing or Waiting: The presence of a vehicle in a location for a specified or unspecified period, except in cases of stopping. 13. Parking Space: A designated location for parking vehicles. 14. Road Markings: Lines or marks on the road or its sides used to regulate its use. 15. Reflectors: Any reflective material placed on the road as a road marking or on the sides of a vehicle, so that it can be seen from a reasonable distance. 16. Curve: A bend in the road where the direction changes. 17. Signs: Any boards, signals, or other materials installed on the road. 18. Vehicle: Any machine or means of land transport designed to move on wheels or tracks, powered by mechanical or physical force, and does not include vehicles designed to run on railway tracks. 19. Car: Any motor vehicle used to transport people or goods, or both, or to tow vehicles designed for the transport of people or goods, or both. 20. Private Car: A car intended for private use to transport passengers and their belongings, without charge. 21. Taxi: A car intended to transport passengers and their belongings for a fee, with a capacity of no more than (8) people. 22. Bus: A vehicle intended to transport more than (8) passengers and their belongings, divided into (2) types: A- Public Bus: A bus used for transporting passengers and their belongings for a fee. B- Private Bus: A bus used to transport passengers and their belongings without a fee. 23. Freight Vehicle: A vehicle intended to transport animals and goods, divided into (2) types: A- Public Freight: A vehicle used to transport animals, goods, or cargo for a fee. B- Private Freight: A vehicle used to transport animals, goods, or cargo without fee. 24. Tractor: A vehicle coupled with a trailer, which together form a single unit. 25. Trailer: Any vehicle that does not have its own engine and is pulled by another motor vehicle. 26. Semi-Trailer: A trailer where a large portion of its weight rests on the towing vehicle. 27. Emergency Vehicles: Vehicles used for public security services, ambulances equipped with special lights and sirens, which, in emergencies, may exceed the legal speed limit and not stop at traffic signals. 28. Motorcycle: A vehicle with (2) or more wheels, equipped with a motor, intended to transport people or goods, and may be equipped with a sidecar; not designed as a car. 29. Bicycle: A non-motorized vehicle with (2) or more wheels, powered by the rider. 30. Public Works Vehicles: Self-propelled machinery, including agricultural equipment. 31. A- Headlights (High Beam): The vehicle’s lights used to illuminate the road over a long distance when there is no oncoming vehicle. B- The light of encounter (Low Beam): The vehicle’s lights used to illuminate the road at a short distance when there is an oncoming vehicle. C- Position Lights (Small Lights): The front, rear, and side lights of the vehicle, indicating its presence and defining its position, showing its width from the front and rear. 32. Technical Inspection: The inspection of a vehicle at (1) of the authorized periodic inspection centers. 33. Driver: Any person who operates a vehicle. 34. Driver's License: An official document issued by the relevant authority, or by a foreign body whose documents are recognized, confirming that the holder is qualified to drive a certain type or types of vehicles. 35. Vehicle Registration: An official document issued by the relevant authority, or by a foreign body whose documents are recognized, permitting the vehicle to operate on public roads. 36. Relevant Authority: Any body authorized to enforce the provisions of this law and its regulations, as stipulated therein. 37. Passenger: Any person present in or boarding or alighting from a vehicle, other than the driver. 38. Pedestrians: People who are walking, including those pushing or pulling a stroller, a sick person’s carriage, or individuals with special needs. 39. Competent Court: The court authorized to hear and decide on traffic-related cases and accidents. 40. Traffic Accident: Any incident involving at least (1) moving vehicle or its load, resulting in human or material damage, or both, unintentionally. It is divided into: A- Minor Traffic Accident: One resulting in damage to property (public or private) without injuries requiring emergency medical treatment. B- Severe Traffic Accident: One resulting in injuries requiring medical treatment, or death, or a fire. 41. Drifting: Driving the vehicle recklessly in roads or public places irregularly deliberately and without a legitimate reason, so that the tires often make a loud sound while making the vehicle crawl right or left or turn around itself while driving forward or backward using the power of its engine, brakes or transmission in it for the sake of the show. also considered in the rule of drifting: tilting the vehicle and making it travel on the front or rear tires, or making the motorized bicycle, with (2) tires, or The driver or passengers exiting the vehicle while it is moving, or removing some parts of the vehicle while it is driving for the sake of the show. 42. Weights: A- Unladen Weight of the Vehicle: The weight of the vehicle equipped with fuel, maintenance tools, and spare parts. B- Gross Vehicle Weight: The unladen weight of the vehicle plus the cargo, driver, and passengers. C- Net Weight (Cargo): The difference between the gross and unladen weights. D- Axle Weight: The weight of the load on a single axle. 43. The Regulations: The executive regulations of this law. 44. Vehicle Structure: The body of the vehicle, excluding the engine, axles, and chassis.

A- Every vehicle shall have a unique registration number issued by the relevant authority, as defined by the regulations. B- The vehicle registration number shall be the same as the number on the vehicle’s plates, and if there is any change to the plate number, the vehicle registration must be updated accordingly.

Every vehicle, except for motorcycles, trailers, and semi-trailers, must have (2) visible and legible license plates displaying its registration number. (1) plate shall be at the front, and the other at the rear of the vehicle. A vehicle may not operate without these plates.

A- Every motorcycle must have (1) clear and legible license plate attached to the rear. It may not operate without this plate. B- Every trailer or semi-trailer must bear the registration number of the towing vehicle if the size of the trailer obstructs the view of that plate. Additionally, every trailer or semi-trailer must have its own license plate as specified by the regulation. C- Without prejudice to the provisions related to trailers and semi-trailers in this law, the regulation shall specify the rules governing trailers and semi-trailers in accordance with their nature. Article 6: No vehicle shall bear plates other than those issued by the relevant authority.

Vehicle plates are divided into the following types: 1. Private plates, which include: A- Private vehicle plates. B- Private transport vehicle plates. C- Private bus plates. 2. Public plates, which include the following: A- Public transport vehicle plates. B- Public bus plates. C- Taxi vehicle plates. 3. Diplomatic and consular plates. 4. Temporary plates. 5. Public works vehicle plates. 6. Export plates. 7. Motorbike plates. 8. Plates for owning historical or vintage vehicles. The regulations define the categories of these plates, their specifications, the conditions for issuing them, and the means of maintaining them.

A- Vehicles may not be operated before they are registered, the prescribed fees are paid (according to the fee tables attached to this law), and a license to operate the vehicle has been issued along with the installation of plates as stipulated in this law and its regulations. Military vehicles used for military purposes and not typically using public roads are excluded from this provision. B- Any outstanding traffic fines related to prior violations must be settled before proceeding with the vehicle's license application process. C- Every vehicle owner is required to insure their vehicle, and the regulations shall set forth the provisions governing this.

The ownership of vehicles may be transferred after the payment of the prescribed fees. The registered owner remains responsible for all fees and obligations associated with the vehicle, but can claim back what was paid from the new owner. The regulations determine the procedures and conditions for this.

The purpose for which a vehicle is used may be modified upon the request of its owner or their authorized representative, after updating its registration. The regulations specify the procedures and conditions for this.

The vehicle's operating license must be present when the vehicle is in motion. Law enforcement officers have the right to request its presentation for inspection, but they cannot confiscate it.

It is prohibited to seize, pledge, or encumber the vehicle's operating license with anyone else.

A- Operating licenses and vehicle plates are issued upon payment of the prescribed fees. The regulations determine the conditions for this. B- In the case of selling vehicles owned by diplomatic missions, the prescribed fees are collected, and the regulations specify the conditions for this.

A- The validity period of operating licenses for all types of vehicles is as defined by the regulations. B- Operating licenses are renewed after the prescribed fees are paid. Article 15: Replacement of lost or damaged operating licenses or plates will be provided after payment of the prescribed fees. The regulations specify the required procedures.

Ownership transfer fees are not charged for vehicles sold for the purpose of dismantling and utilizing their parts. The regulations determine the procedures for this.

A vehicle owner must not allow others to drive their vehicle except with an authorization, according to the procedures specified in the regulations.

Government entities are prohibited from selling their vehicles without coordination with the relevant authority.

Public works vehicles must be registered with the relevant authority to ensure the identification of their owner, proper plate issuance, and to define the procedures for transferring ownership and the conditions for their use and operation as defined by the regulations.

The Minister of Interior may delegate the inspection and procedures for traffic accident investigations, vehicle impoundment, and other traffic-related services to the private sector, in accordance with the rules and conditions specified by the regulations.

A- It is not permissible to open showrooms for vehicle sale except with a license from the competent department, and after obtaining the commercial register. B- Vehicle sales showrooms are prohibited from: 1. Allowing the return of a sold vehicle before completing the ownership transfer procedures. 2. Providing sales contract templates or stamps to others or conducting sales contracts outside the showroom. 3. Selling a vehicle with external body damage before it has been repaired, without the approval of the relevant authority as stipulated by the regulations. 4. Violating any of the conditions or regulations defined by the regulations. 5. Modifying or altering records in the sales logs; corrections must be noted with the showroom’s stamp. 6. Selling or renting out the showroom without the approval of the relevant authority. 7. Displaying any vehicle in the showroom with security restrictions prevents the completion of the sale.

Vehicles must comply with the legally prescribed weights and dimensions.

In coordination with the Minister of Interior and the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services the Chairman of the General Roads Authority, regulations and procedures will be established to manage violations of prescribed weight and dimension limits, and penalties will be determined based on the severity of each violation, with a maximum penalty of (100,000) Riyals, regardless of how many violations occur.

All vehicles must comply with the specifications and standards approved by the Saudi Standards, Meteorology and Quality Organization.

No modifications to the vehicle's color, appearance, equipment, or load capacity or dimensions may be made without prior authorization from the relevant authority.

All vehicles, regardless of type, are subject to regular technical inspections to ensure their roadworthiness. The regulations specify the conditions for such inspections. Article 27: Transportation of indivisible loads exceeding the prescribed weight or dimensions may be authorized. The Ministers of Interior and Transport the Chairman of the General Roads Authority, will determine the conditions and procedures for this.

The driver is responsible for all damage to persons or public or private property resulting from the transport of loads that violate the prescribed weight and dimension limits, or from failure to observe safety loading regulations, unless the responsibility of another party is proven.

The installation or use of unauthorized sound or light signaling devices on vehicles is prohibited.

A trailer or disabled vehicle being towed must have rear and side lights or reflectors to ensure visibility.

Large vehicles such as trucks, buses, and public works vehicles, as well as those drawn by animals, must be equipped with lighting or reflective strips on the rear and sides of the vehicle or equipment.

No person may drive any vehicle without obtaining the appropriate driver’s license as per this law and its regulations.

A driver must carry a valid driver’s license when operating a vehicle, and law enforcement has the right to request its presentation for inspection, but may not confiscate it.

Holders of military vehicle driver’s licenses may not drive civilian vehicles without obtaining a civilian driver’s license from the relevant authority. Article 35: Driver’s licenses are categorized as follows: 1. Private driver’s license. 2. Public driver’s license. 3. Public works vehicle driver’s license. 4. Motorcycle driver’s license. The regulations specify the categories and specifications of these licenses.

The following requirements apply to obtaining a driver’s license: 1. Completion of age (18) for private and motorcycle driver’s licenses. 2. Completion of age (20) for public and public works vehicle driver’s licenses. 3. The applicant for a public driver’s license or public works vehicle license must not have been previously convicted of crimes related to personal assault, honor, or property unless their conviction has been expunged. 4. The applicant must not have been convicted of crimes related to drug use, manufacture, trafficking, or possession, unless their conviction has been expunged. 5. Legal residence for non-Saudis. 6. Absence of medical conditions that prevent the applicant from driving the licensed vehicle. 7. Completion of mandatory training hours at a certified driving school and passing the driving test. The regulations specify the required number of training hours, the specific test for each license, and the conditions for passing. 8. Payment of the prescribed fees. 9. Settlement of any outstanding traffic fines, if applicable. Article 37: Holders of foreign or international driver’s licenses recognized by the relevant authority in the Kingdom are exempt from the driving test requirement as mentioned in paragraph (7) of Article (36).

1. The relevant authority is responsible for organizing the issuance of international driving permits, temporary entry documents (Triptychs), as defined by the regulations. 2. Those violating the regulations for international driving permits or temporary documents are subject to a fine of up to (100,000) Riyals. The regulations will classify these violations and penalties, ensuring proportionality. 3. In the event of a repeated violation within (1) year from the date of the first offense, the violator shall be penalized with a fine not less than half the amount stipulated in paragraph (2) of this article. If the violation is repeated a second time within (1) year from the date of the previous offense, the violator shall be subject to double the financial penalty imposed for the second offense, license revocation, or both.

As an exception to paragraph (1) of Article (36), a temporary driving permit may be granted for individuals aged (17), with a maximum duration of (1) year, subject to regulations.

The Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs will agree on the conditions required to obtain a driver’s license for members of diplomatic, consular, and international missions accredited in the Kingdom.

The validity period for all types of driver’s licenses is determined by the regulations.

The validity period for international or foreign driving permits recognized by the Kingdom is (1) year from the date the holder enters the Kingdom, or until their permit expires, whichever is sooner. Article 43: Persons with special needs are entitled to obtain a driver’s license after submitting a certified medical report confirming their ability to drive. The regulations will define the necessary conditions for this.

Driver’s licenses are renewed after payment of the prescribed fees and any applicable fines. The regulations specify the conditions for renewal.

Replacement of lost or damaged driver’s licenses is provided after payment of the prescribed fees and any applicable fines. The regulations specify the required procedures.

It is prohibited to withhold, pledge, or encumber a driver’s license with anyone else.

1. Driving schools may not be established or operated without a license from the relevant authority. Likewise, the profession of driving instruction may only be practiced with the appropriate license. The regulations issued by the Minister of Interior shall specify the rules governing this. 2. Those violating the provisions of paragraph (1) will be penalized with (1) or more of the following: A- A warning. B- A fine not exceeding (200,000) Riyals. C- Suspension of the license for up to (6) months. The regulations classify violations and penalties, ensuring proportionality. 3. In the case of repeated violations within a year from the first, the violator will face double the original fine or another, more severe penalty as outlined in paragraph (2). If the violation is repeated for a second time within the same year, the penalty may be doubled again, or the license may be revoked, or both. Article 48: The relevant authority may cancel or refuse to renew a driver’s license if the holder is found to be unfit or unqualified to drive the vehicles they are licensed to operate.

The Minister of Interior may authorize the establishment of non-governmental organizations to raise awareness among citizens and reduce traffic accidents. The regulations will define the duties and responsibilities of these organizations.

Compliance with traffic regulations on the road is required, according to what is specified by the law and the regulations.

bis: For the establishment of commercial centers or similar entities, approval from the relevant authority must be obtained, and the regulations will specify the procedures for this. Coordination with relevant entities must take place.

Road signs, reflectors, and markers attached to this law are considered an integral part of it. Drivers must adhere to them and to the instructions issued by the relevant authorities, in accordance with the provisions of this law and its regulations.

It is prohibited to damage, tamper with, move, or act in any way that diminishes the importance or clarity of road signs, reflectors, and markers, or disrupts the internationally agreed-upon general understanding.

The designated driving lane on the road is the right lane. Article 54: Priority must be given to emergency vehicles during their missions, as well as official convoys. However, drivers of these vehicles are not exempt from driving in a way that ensures the safety of others.

Pedestrians must walk in the designated areas, as specified by the regulations.

It is prohibited to overtake school buses when they are stopped for loading or unloading. The regulations will specify the necessary conditions for this.

Drivers and their passengers must use seat belts and child safety seats while driving on the roads.

Motorcycle riders and their passengers must wear a securely fastened helmet while riding. The regulations will define the specific requirements for this.

Traffic accidents are classified into (2) categories: A- Minor traffic accidents. B- Severe traffic accidents. The regulations will specify the details of these classifications.

A traffic accident is deemed to result in liability if it is caused by negligence, lack of caution, or failure to comply with regulations. Article 61: 1. In the event of a traffic accident resulting in a public right, the relevant authority will immediately begin investigations, notifying the public prosecutor and submitting the case file according to the criminal procedures law. 2. In the event of a traffic accident resulting only in a private right, the responsible party may be detained for up to (24) hours unless a financial or personal guarantee is provided to secure the private right. If no guarantee is provided, the case will be referred to the competent court after the aforementioned period.

1. Anyone who causes a traffic accident due to recklessness or negligence resulting in death, the loss of a body part, or a permanent disability is punishable by imprisonment for up to (4) years and a fine of up to (200,000) Riyals, or either of these penalties, without prejudice to private rights. 2. Anyone who causes a traffic accident due to recklessness or negligence resulting in an injury that requires more than (15) days to heal is punishable by imprisonment for up to (2) years and a fine of up to (100,000) Riyals, or either of these penalties, without prejudice to private rights. 3. In addition to the provisions in paragraphs (1) and (2), anyone who causes a traffic accident due to recklessness or negligence will be referred to the competent court to determine the appropriate penalty, without prejudice to private rights. The regulations will define the types of recklessness and negligence that fall under this paragraph.

1. Notwithstanding Articles (61) amd (62) of this law, every driver involved in a traffic accident must stop their vehicle at the scene and notify the relevant authority, offering assistance to the injured parties. Failure to do so will result in a fine of up to (10,000) Riyals, imprisonment for up to (3) months, or both. Vehicles may be moved from the accident scene under conditions specified by the regulations. 2. The penalty in paragraph (1) also applies to anyone who: A- Replaces the driver who caused the accident or participates in such actions. B- Falsifies a traffic accident. Article 64: It is prohibited for workshop owners or employees, or others, to perform the following actions without prior approval from the relevant authority: 1. Repairing the external body of a vehicle. 2. Modifying the vehicle's dimensions, weight, or engine power. 3. Changing the vehicle's appearance or color. 4. Removing the vehicle's registration number. Violators will be fined between (10,000) and (50,000) Riyals for the first offense, with the workshop closed for up to (3) months. For subsequent offenses, the fine will be doubled, and the closure period will increase to (6) months or permanently in the case of a third offense.

It is prohibited to sell or purchase a damaged vehicle or any of its parts except in accordance with the regulations established by the relevant authority. Violators will be fined (2,000) Riyals for the first offense. The fine will be doubled for subsequent violations, and for the second repetition, the fine will be (5,000) Riyals. If the offense is repeated beyond this, the violator will be referred to the competent court.

The Minister of Interior, or their appointee, shall define the entities authorized to enforce violations of the provisions of this law.

The competent courts shall handle disputes and traffic accident cases.

Without prejudice to any harsher penalty provided in another law, anyone who commits (1) of the violations listed in the violation schedules attached to this law shall be penalized as follows: 1. A fine of no less than (100) Riyals and no more than (150) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (1), along with impounding the vehicle if the driver cannot be located or does not respond, concerning violation No. (6) in the same schedule. 2. A fine of no less than (150) Riyals and no more than (300) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (2), along with impounding the vehicle until the violation is rectified, concerning violation No. (15) in the same schedule. 3. A fine of no less than (300) Riyals and no more than (500) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (3). 4. A fine of no less than (500) Riyals and no more than (900) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (4), along with impounding the vehicle if the driver cannot be located or does not respond, concerning violation No. (20), and impounding the vehicle until the violation is corrected for violations from No. (21) to No. (25) in the same schedule. 5. A fine of no less than (1,000) Riyals and no more than (2,000) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (5), along with impounding the vehicle until the violation is rectified, concerning violations from No. (23) to No. (25) in the same schedule. 6. A fine of no less than (3,000) Riyals and no more than (6,000) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (6), along with impounding the vehicle until the violation is rectified, concerning violations from No. (11) to No. (14) in the same schedule. 7. A fine of no less than (5,000) Riyals and no more than (10,000) Riyals for violations listed in Violation Schedule No. (7), along with impounding the vehicle until the violation is rectified, concerning violations No. (4) and No. (5) in the same schedule. 8. A fine for exceeding the speed limit on the road, as outlined in Schedule No. (8) attached to this law.

Drifting is considered a traffic violation, and the perpetrator shall be penalized as follows: A- For the first offense: the vehicle shall be impounded for (15) days, and a fine of (20,000) Riyals shall be imposed, after which the offender will be referred to the competent court to determine whether imprisonment is applicable. B- For the second offense: the vehicle shall be impounded for (1) month, and a fine of (40,000) Riyals shall be imposed, after which the offender will be referred to the competent court to determine whether imprisonment is applicable. C- For the third offense: the vehicle shall be impounded, and a fine of (60,000) Riyals shall be imposed, after which the offender will be referred to the competent court to determine whether the vehicle should be confiscated or whether the offender should be fined the equivalent value of a rented or stolen vehicle, and whether imprisonment is applicable. Vehicles that are rented or stolen are exempt from the penalties of impoundment or confiscation as stipulated in this article. Article 70: Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles (12) and (46) of this law, anyone who withholds a vehicle's registration license or a driver's license from another person, or pledges it as collateral, shall be fined no less than (1,000) Riyals and no more than (2,000) Riyals.

A late fee for renewing vehicle registration or driving licenses shall be imposed at (100) Riyals per year or part of a year, with a maximum limit of (300) Riyals. This fine applies after (60) days from the expiration date of the license.

A- Anyone who violates paragraph (A) of Article (21) of this law shall be fined (10,000) Riyals, and the violating showroom shall be closed until a license is obtained. B- Anyone who violates any of sub-paragraphs (1), (2), (3), or (4) of paragraph (B) of Article (21) of this law shall be fined (1,500) Riyals for the first offense. The fine will be doubled for a second violation, and for the third violation, the fine shall be (8,000) Riyals, with the showroom's license suspended for (1) month. For the fourth violation, the showroom's license shall be revoked. C- Anyone who violates any of sub-paragraphs (5), (6), or (7) of paragraph (B) of Article (21) of this law shall be fined no less than (10,000) Riyals and no more than (50,000) Riyals for the first offense. The fine will be doubled for a second violation, and for the third violation, the fine will be doubled again, and the showroom shall be closed for (1) month. For the fourth violation, the showroom's license shall be revoked.

1. Traffic violations are enforced by the entities designated by the Minister of Interior under Article (66) of this law. The regulations shall define the process for enforcing violations, including main violation data and the minimum and maximum fines applicable. 2. In accordance with Articles (74), (75), and (77) of this law, violations may be recorded at the minimum fine, but may also be recorded at the maximum fine in cases of aggravated circumstances, as determined by a committee or committees formed by the Minister. The regulations will specify the aggravated circumstances and the procedures for the committee. Article 74: 1. When a violation endangering public safety is committed for the second time within one year from the date of the first violation, the competent Department shall impose the maximum fine on the violator. If the same violation is committed for the third time within the same year, the case shall be referred to the competent court, in accordance with the legal procedures, to consider imposing a prison sentence not exceeding one year, unless the court deems it appropriate to double the fine imposed for the second violation. The regulations shall specify the violations that endanger public safety and the procedures for referring the violator to the court. 2. The Ministry of Interior may, if a final judgment is issued convicting a non-Saudi of committing any of the violations that endanger public safety, deport the violator from the Kingdom and ban him from re-entry, in accordance with the controls set by the Ministry in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Public Prosecution. The regulations shall specify the categories excluded from the application of this paragraph.

1. The violator has the right to appeal the violation before the competent court within (30) days of being notified of the violation. The regulations will specify how the violator is notified. The court may consider the appeal after this period if the violator provides a valid excuse. 2. Subject to Paragraph (2) of Article (73) of this law and the provisions of Paragraph (3) of this Article, if the period prescribed for contesting the violation under Paragraph (1) of this Article elapses without a contest, or if the competent court rejects the violator’s objection, or a judgment is issued modifying the amount of the fine for the recorded violation, the violator must pay the fine within a period not exceeding (15) days. The violator may, within this period, submit a request to be granted an extension not exceeding (90) days to settle the fine. If the violator fails to pay within the specified period, the relevant authorities may seize funds from their bank accounts according to a procedure set by the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, the Saudi Central Bank, and the Board of Grievances. The Ministry of Interior, in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministerial Traffic Safety Committee, will define the violations exempt from direct seizure. 3. The fine for the violation can be paid in installments, and a discount of up to (25%) of the minimum fine may be applied, according to the regulations established by the Minister of Interior in cooperation with the Minister of Finance. Article 76: Each violation in this law carries a certain number of points based on the severity of the violation to public safety. These points are recorded in the violator's record, and the driver’s license will be revoked once the maximum allowed points are exceeded. The regulations will outline the rules and procedures for this, including the duration of license suspension.

Without prejudice to penalties applied to the driver, if the owner, responsible party, or possessor of a vehicle allows someone without a driving license to drive the vehicle, they shall be fined no less than (1,000) Riyals and no more than (2,000) Riyals. If a traffic accident occurs as a result, the owner will be jointly liable with the driver for the material damages, as determined by the competent court.

The relevant authority must be notified of the sale or damage of a vehicle outside the Kingdom, so that the vehicle’s registration can be canceled, along with the delivery of the registration license and plates. Violators of this provision shall be fined no more than (10,000) Riyals.

1. Vehicles impounded by the relevant authority due to traffic violations or accidents, which remain unclaimed by their owner, representative, or heirs for (90) days, shall be sold at a public auction. The fines, fees, and impoundment costs will be deducted from the sale proceeds, and any remaining amount will be held in trust by the General Authority for the Guardianship of Minors' Funds for the benefit of the owner or heirs. The regulations will specify the procedures for selling such vehicles. 2. Traffic violations are canceled for individuals who have passed away without settling them.

An upper traffic council shall be established within the Ministry of Interior, as per a royal decree, to determine its missions and responsibilities based on the Minister of Interior’s proposal. The council will be the highest authority overseeing traffic matters through the establishment of general traffic policies. Article 81: 1. The competent court shall look into the following: Lawsuits filed against those who violate the provisions of this law or its regulations. 2. Appeals against decisions made by the relevant authority or any concerned entity regarding the implementation of this law or its regulations.

The competent court may, for reasons it deems appropriate, suspend the execution of the imposed penalty.

This law replaces the previous traffic law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/49) dated 6/11/1391 AH and its amendments, and repeals any conflicting provisions.

The Minister of Interior shall issue the executive regulations for this law within (180) days from its publication date.

This law shall be published in the official gazette and will come into effect (180) days from the date of its publication.