Last updated: 2 November 2026
A Saudi traffic fine can be as low as SAR 100 for a parking mistake or as high as SAR 60,000 for repeat drifting. The amounts come from the violation schedules in the Saudi Traffic Law, and the General Department of Traffic, known locally as Muroor, enforces them. Every fine is linked to your Iqama or vehicle plate, so an unpaid violation can block your exit visa, vehicle renewal and other government services. This guide gives the fine for each common violation, how to check a fine by Iqama, plate or visitor ID, how to pay, and how the 25% discount works.
Saudi Traffic Fine List 2026: Most Common Violations
These are the fines drivers in Saudi Arabia ask about most. The ranges are from the Traffic Law schedules published by the Bureau of Experts. The phone fine is the amount Muroor states in its public notices.
| Violation | Fine (SAR) | Extra measure |
|---|---|---|
| Parking where parking is not allowed | 100 – 150 | None |
| Seatbelt not fastened | 150 – 300 | None |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | 500 – 900 | None |
| Speeding (see the speed table below) | 150 – 2,000 | Depends on the road limit |
| Driving without a driving licence (see how to get a Saudi licence) | 500 – 900 | Vehicle can be impounded |
| Driving against the direction of traffic | 500 – 900 | Vehicle can be impounded |
| Overtaking where it is not allowed (bends, slopes) | 500 – 900 | Vehicle can be impounded |
| Riding a motorcycle without a helmet | 1,000 – 2,000 | None |
| Carrying more passengers than the registration allows | 1,000 – 2,000 | None |
| Running a red light | 3,000 – 6,000 | Vehicle held until the violation is cleared |
| Overtaking a school bus stopped to pick up or drop off | 3,000 – 6,000 | Vehicle held until the violation is cleared |
| Driving without plates or with a plate not assigned to the car | 3,000 – 6,000 | Vehicle held until the violation is cleared |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 5,000 – 10,000 | Vehicle held, court case |
| Crossing a valley while water is flowing | 5,000 – 10,000 | Vehicle held |
| Drifting (tafheet), first time | 20,000 | Car held 15 days, referred to court |
The exact amount inside each range depends on the case. A first violation is usually recorded at the minimum, and the 25% discount is worked out from that recorded amount.
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Speeding Fines in Saudi Arabia (Saher)
Speeding has its own schedule (Schedule 8). The Saudi traffic fine for speeding depends on how far over the limit you were and on the road’s speed limit:
| Over the limit by | Roads with a limit of 120 km/h or less (SAR) | Roads with a 140 km/h limit (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 – 10 km/h | – | 300 – 500 |
| 10 – 20 km/h | 150 – 300 | 800 – 1,000 |
| 20 – 30 km/h | 300 – 500 | 1,200 – 1,500 |
| 30 – 40 km/h | 800 – 1,000 | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| 40 – 50 km/h | 1,200 – 1,500 | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| More than 50 km/h | 1,500 – 2,000 | 1,500 – 2,000 |
On 140 km/h roads the margin is much smaller, so the same 20 km/h over costs far more than on a city road. Saher fixed cameras, mobile units and radar cover highways, intersections and city roads. At a signal, one camera can record both speeding and a red light, which gives two separate fines.
How the Saudi Traffic Fine System Works
The Traffic Law sorts violations into numbered schedules. Each schedule has a fine range, and the most serious ones also allow the vehicle to be held:
| Schedule | Fine (SAR) | Typical violations |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule 4 | 100 – 150 | Parking in the wrong place, leaving a vehicle on the road without need |
| Schedule 3 | 150 – 300 | Seatbelt, smaller driving mistakes |
| Schedule 2 | 300 – 500 | Ignoring lane markings, not giving way to official motorcades or emergency vehicles, using a car for an unlicensed purpose |
| Schedule 1 | 500 – 900 | No licence, against traffic, weaving at speed, overtaking where not allowed |
| Schedule 5 | 1,000 – 2,000 | Stopping on railway tracks, too many passengers, no motorcycle helmet, ownership transfer not done |
| Schedule 6 | 3,000 – 6,000 | Red light, passing a stopped school bus, no plates or wrong plates, not stopping at a checkpoint |
| Schedule 7 | 5,000 – 10,000 | Driving under the influence, erasing vehicle ID marks, crossing a flowing valley |
| Schedule 8 | 150 – 2,000 | Speeding by band (table above) |
Repeat offences cost more. Under Article 74, as amended in August 2025, if you repeat a violation that endangers public safety within one year, the maximum fine applies. A third time in the same year goes to court, which can order up to one year in prison or double the fine. For expats this matters more: after a final court conviction for such violations, the Ministry of Interior may deport a non-Saudi and bar re-entry.
Drifting has its own article. The first offence means a SAR 20,000 fine and the car held for 15 days. The second is SAR 40,000 and one month. The third is SAR 60,000, and the court can confiscate the car and order prison.
Traffic Points and Licence Withdrawal
Besides the fine, each violation adds points to your driving record under Article 76 of the Traffic Law. More dangerous violations carry more points. Once you pass the maximum, your licence is withdrawn for a period set in the executive regulations, and repeated withdrawals last longer. Check your licence status in Absher before a driving licence renewal.
How to Check a Traffic Fine in Saudi Arabia
Use only the official channels. Muroor regularly warns against links, calls and websites that offer to “check” or “pay” fines for you.
Saudi traffic fine check by Iqama (Absher)
- Log in to Absher Individuals with your Iqama number. If you do not have an account yet, follow our Absher registration guide.
- Open the Traffic section and choose Traffic Violations.
- You will see every violation on your record with the date, place, amount and status. On the website you can also open the Saher photo.
Check by plate number
In the same Absher traffic violations service you can view violations registered on vehicles you own, by plate. This is the quickest way for a car owner to see fines run up by another driver of the car. Before you buy a used car, ask the seller to show the car’s record, because a transfer needs a clean record.
Check for visitors (Efaa)
Visitors without an Iqama use Efaa, the National Violations Platform at efaa.sa. It is run by the National Information Center and lets citizens, residents, visitors and companies view their violations with government bodies. Enter the border number from the entry stamp or visa, plus the violation number if the form asks for it. This matters before a visit visa extension, because unpaid violations are a common reason it is refused. Drivers of GCC-plated cars should also read our guide to GCC vehicles in Saudi Arabia.
Check your record at least once a month, especially before renewing your Istimara (vehicle registration) or applying for an exit re-entry visa.
How to Pay a Saudi Traffic Fine
- Bank app (SADAD): open Payments, then Government Payments (SADAD), choose Traffic Violations, enter your Iqama or ID number, and pay. Most Saudi banks also offer this at ATMs.
- Efaa: look up the violation on efaa.sa and pay it there. This is the main route for visitors.
- Absher: shows the amount due and links each violation to SADAD payment.
You do not have to clear everything at once. Each violation can be paid on its own, and Article 75 allows the fine for a single violation to be paid in instalments.
The 25% Traffic Fine Discount and Payment Deadlines
Article 75 of the Traffic Law allows a fine to be reduced by up to 25% of its minimum. Muroor has explained how the timeline works for violations recorded since 18 April 2024:
| Stage | Time | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Objection period | 30 days from notification | Pay with 25% off, or object |
| Payment period | 15 days after that | Pay (Muroor counts the 25% as available in the first 45 days), or ask Absher for an extension |
| Extension | Up to 90 days | First 30 days: pay with 25% off. Last 60 days: pay the full amount |
| After the deadlines | – | Enforcement, including seizure from your bank balance |
To ask for the 90-day extension, log in to Absher Individuals, open My Services, then Traffic, then the service to extend the traffic violation payment period. You need an activated Absher account, and you must apply before the 15-day payment period ends. On a SAR 3,000 red light fine, paying in the discount window saves SAR 750.
What about 50% off? The 50% cut covered only fines issued before 18 April 2024. The Ministry of Interior ended its extended period on 19 April 2025, so posts and messages still offering 50% off are out of date.
How to Object to a Traffic Violation
You have 30 days from notification to object. The objection is filed electronically through Absher, and the law allows the case to go to the competent court:
- Log in to Absher and open Traffic Violations.
- Select the violation and choose the objection option.
- Give your reason and attach evidence, such as proof the car was sold or was not on that road.
- Track the status in Absher.
Look at the Saher photo first. If it clearly shows your car, paying inside the 25% window is usually the better choice, because the objection period and the discount period run at the same time.
Unpaid Fines: Impact on Exit Visas and Iqama Services
Many expats in Saudi Arabia only find out about an old fine when a service fails. Unpaid traffic fines block:
- Final exit visa: all violations must be cleared before a final exit is issued.
- Istimara renewal: you cannot renew vehicle registration with fines outstanding. Book Fahas and make sure you have valid vehicle insurance at the same time.
- Ownership transfer: selling a car needs a clean violation record.
- Licence and Iqama services: pending fines can hold up a licence renewal and, in practice, an Iqama renewal done by your employer.
Clear your fines before any travel. Fines do not expire, and once the deadlines pass the amount can be taken from your bank account.
Final Thoughts
A Saudi traffic fine is easy to manage if you know three things: the fine range for the violation, where to check it (Absher for residents, Efaa for visitors), and the 25% window. For expats, a clean record protects more than your wallet. It keeps your Iqama services, car registration and exit plans running smoothly, and since the 2025 change to Article 74 it also protects your right to stay in the Kingdom.
Sources: Traffic Law and schedules (Bureau of Experts, laws.boe.gov.sa), Saudi Press Agency (4 and 18 April 2024, 19 April 2025), General Department of Traffic statements, Efaa (efaa.sa).
FAQs
How do I get the 25% discount on a Saudi traffic fine?
Pay within the 30-day objection period after you are notified, or within the 15-day payment period after it (Muroor counts 45 days in total). If you ask Absher for the 90-day extension in time, the 25% still applies for the first 30 days of the extension.
Is the 50% traffic fine discount still available?
No. The 50% cut applied only to fines issued before 18 April 2024, and the Ministry of Interior ended its extended period on 19 April 2025. Newer violations get the standard 25% under Article 75.
How can a visitor check a traffic fine in Saudi Arabia?
Visitors use Efaa, the National Violations Platform at efaa.sa. Enter the border number from the visa or entry stamp, and the violation number if asked, then pay on the same platform.
Can I leave Saudi Arabia with unpaid traffic fines?
A final exit visa needs all violations cleared first. Clear fines before any travel, because they do not expire and can be taken from your bank balance after the deadlines.
What is the highest traffic fine in Saudi Arabia?
Schedule 7 violations such as driving under the influence cost SAR 5,000 to 10,000 with the vehicle held. Drifting is higher: SAR 20,000 the first time, SAR 40,000 the second and SAR 60,000 the third, with a court case.
What is the fine for running a red light in Saudi Arabia?
SAR 3,000 to 6,000, and the vehicle can be held until the violation is cleared. Paying within the discount window takes 25% off the recorded amount.