Table 6.

Traffic violations and penalties as reported by the Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Level of violation	Penalty	Examples
Category I	A fine of at least SR 500 and no more than SR 900, may also keep vehicle in custody	Driving without a driving license Driving a vehicle without plates (one or both missing) Using forged registration plates Not using headlights when dark or while driving in poor weather conditions Not stopping for a red light Moving fast, recklessly between vehicles on public roads Driving in the opposite direction Overtaking vehicles in curves and uphill Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h Violating traffic signs (including police direction)
Category II	A fine of at least SR 300 and no more than SR 500, may also keep vehicle in custody	Not complying with road regulations at intersections Leaving objects in the road that endanger others Using an expired license Overtaking school buses while loading or unloading Carrying excess passengers than can fit in car Tampering with traffic signs Exceeding speed limit by 25 km/h
Category III	A fine of at least SR 150 and no more than SR 300	Failure to have vehicle regularly inspected Driving without carrying a license or vehicle registration Not wearing seatbelts Not using safety belts for children Using a cell phone while driving Misusing vehicle’s horn Not following regulations for equipping trailers Violating rules for driving on roads Not wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike Letting domesticated animals onto roads Driving in lanes not intended for driving Using unauthorized devices inside vehicle
Category IIII	A fine of at least SR 100 and no more than SR 150	Fixing logos or posters to vehicle that contradict public morals Throwing objects outside of moving vehicle Pedestrians crossing in undesignated places Pedestrian non-compliance with pedestrian signals Not focusing on road while driving Not having an insurance policy Parking in spaces designated for people with special needs when you do not have special needs Leaving vehicles in unauthorized areas on public roads unnecessarily