Tag: Traffic Penalty

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  • Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide

    Driving in Saudi Arabia comes with clear rules — and real consequences for breaking them. The General Traffic Department (Muroor), operating under the Ministry of Interior, enforces a structured system of eight violation categories, each carrying financial penalties and, in many cases, demerit points against your driving record. Overview: The 8 Violation Categories Saudi traffic ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-traffic-fine-list/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide">Read more</a>

    June 2, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)

    So you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. The sun is blazing, the highways are wide, and everyone around you seems to be driving with great confidence — and sometimes, surprisingly fast speeds. At some point, you’re going to need to get behind the wheel yourself. Getting a driving license in Saudi Arabia as an expat is ... <a title="How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

    May 19, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 25% Traffic Fine Discount Excludes Nine Violations, Muroor Clarifies

    The Saudi Traffic Department (Muroor) has clarified that the 25% fine discount, effective from April 18, 2024, in accordance with artcile 75, will not cover nine types of traffic violations. The list of excluded violations has been published on the official account on the X platform. Here are the nine violations that do not qualify ... <a title="25% Traffic Fine Discount Excludes Nine Violations, Muroor Clarifies" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/25-traffic-fine-discount-excludes-nine-violations/" aria-label="Read more about 25% Traffic Fine Discount Excludes Nine Violations, Muroor Clarifies">Read more</a>

    April 20, 2024 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat

    Saudi Arabia’s traffic authorities have started imposing fines on motorists for violations such as allowing the use of front seats for children under the age of 10, and not installing child safety seats, a local newspaper reported. The violation carries a fine of between SR 300 and SR 500. Motorists are required by law to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-imposes-fines-for-allowing-children-to-sit-in-the-front-seat/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat">Read more</a>

    November 4, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?

    The short answer is no. If you have outstanding traffic penalties linked to your Iqama, you cannot issue a final exit visa for your family members or dependents through Absher. This is a strict rule from Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). It applies whether you’re leaving Saudi Arabia permanently or taking your family ... <a title="Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/issue-final-exit-visa-family-in-the-event-of-unpaid-traffic-violations/" aria-label="Read more about Can You Get a Final Exit Visa for Your Dependent If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines?">Read more</a>

    July 7, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Pay Traffic Violations Online in Saudi Arabia

    Pay Traffic Violations Online Paying traffic violations on time is always a good idea. Each time you get a traffic ticket in Saudi Arabia it will be recorded on your Iqama number in the MOI system. You must pay traffic violations within 30 days to avoid doubling the amount. If there is an unpaid traffic ... <a title="How to Pay Traffic Violations Online in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/pay-traffic-violations-on-iqama-online/" aria-label="Read more about How to Pay Traffic Violations Online in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

    June 12, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen