Traffic Violations in Saudi Arabia 2026: Complete Guide to Fine Types, Disputes & Discounts

Last reviewed: 2026 - Based on the latest Saudi traffic violations table and updates to the new Saudi traffic system, plus the Saher camera network and dispute and discount rules.

Traffic violations in Saudi Arabia have become one of the most frequent points of contact between drivers and the General Department of Traffic, especially after the Saher camera network expanded to detect more than 12 violation types. With the new Saudi traffic violations table now in effect and the permanent 25% discount available within the first 45 days, knowing the value of each fine and the conditions for disputing or reducing it has become essential for every driver in the Kingdom.

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Article Contents

• New Saudi traffic violations table 2026
• Saudi speed camera fine table (90, 100, 120, 140)
• Saher system and types of traffic enforcement cameras
• Traffic violation check KSA by Iqama number and license plate
• Disputing traffic violations and the Traffic Disputes Committee
• Reducing and installment payment of traffic violations
• Transferring violations and payment deadlines
• Frequently asked questions
• Conclusion

New Saudi Traffic Violations Table 2026

The new Saudi traffic system reclassifies violations into 5 main categories ranging from 100 SAR up to 10,000 SAR. The 2026 table lists each fine by category, with additional penalties for serious offenses.

Category 1 covers the lowest-cost violations; Category 5 covers the most dangerous offenses to driver and road user safety.

Saudi Speed Camera Fine Table (90, 100, 120, 140)

Speed violations are the most common traffic offence in the Kingdom, and Saher cameras detect them automatically when vehicles exceed the posted speed limit. The Saudi speed violation fine table is calculated based on the difference between actual speed and the posted limit — not the total vehicle speed.

This means the speed violation fines for 100, 120, and 140 km/h zones vary according to the official limit of the road. Driving 140 km/h on a 120 km/h road is counted as exceeding by 20 km/h only — not as a "140 speed violation."

Saher System and Types of Traffic Enforcement Cameras

The Saher system relies on a network of smart cameras connected to the National Information Center under the Ministry of Interior. Saher cameras are divided into several categories, each designed to detect a specific type of violation.

Main types of Saher cameras:

• Fixed cameras: mounted on poles along highways and at signals
• Mobile cameras: carried in traffic vehicles and operated in real time
• Mobile phone camera: detects phone use while driving
• Seatbelt camera: detects unbelted drivers and front passengers
• Red light cameras: detect red and orange light running in some cases
• New automated detection cameras: detect shoulder driving and prohibited lane use

Main violations detected by Saher:

• All speed violation categories
• Red light running
• Mobile phone use while driving
• Seatbelt non-compliance
• Wrong-way driving in Saudi Arabia
• Driving on shoulders and emergency lanes
• Road traffic regulation violations

Traffic Violation Check KSA by Iqama Number and License Plate

The General Department of Traffic offers multiple channels for checking traffic violations — by Iqama number, license plate, or violation number. Absher is the fastest channel, while the National Platform (my.gov.sa) allows checking traffic violations for another person from the same family or sponsor.

Inquiry methods:

• By Iqama number: Absher, Tamm, or Efaa after login
• By license plate: Sadad portal or National Platform
• By violation number: available on all platforms, some without login
• For visitors: Sadad portal using border number

The inquiry service also displays the violation photo and location, helping drivers verify the violation before paying or filing a dispute.

Disputing Traffic Violations and the Traffic Disputes Committee

Every driver issued a traffic violation has the right to file a dispute within 30 days of registration. Disputes are submitted electronically via Absher, and the case is referred to the Traffic Disputes Committee, which reviews the violation before issuing its decision.

Steps to file a traffic violation dispute:

1. Open Absher → "My Services" → "Traffic"
2. Click "Dispute Traffic Violations"
3. Select the violation
4. Enter a clear, concise dispute statement
5. Attach supporting evidence (photos, recordings, certificates)
6. Track the dispute status via Absher

Common dispute templates:

• Red light dispute when an unexpected orange light appeared
• Phone use dispute when a hands-free system was used
• Right-turn dispute when no signage was visible
• Window tinting dispute with medical exception

Note: Personal experiences with disputing violations vary widely. Acceptance depends on the strength of evidence — not the wording alone.

Reducing and Installment Payment of Traffic Violations

The 50% discount on accumulated violations registered before April 18, 2024 ended on April 18, 2025. The current standing 25% discount applies within the first 45 days from the violation registration date — a permanent discount requiring no separate initiative.

Conditions for the 25% discount:

• Payment within 45 days of violation registration
• If you request a 90-day extension, the discount remains valid for the first 30 days only
• Excludes drifting violations and serious accidents
• Excludes driving school-related violations

Can you pay traffic violations in installments?

Yes, traffic violation installment is available via Absher for drivers with many violations or large total amounts. Apply through "My Services → Traffic → Installment of Violations." No third-party services (like Tabby or Tamara) are officially approved for installment payment of traffic violations, despite some misleading information online.

Transferring Violations and Payment Deadline

Transferring traffic violations to the actual offender is now available via the Najiz platform under the Ministry of Justice, after filing a transfer lawsuit before the competent court. This service is typically used when ownership of a vehicle changes without database update, or when someone other than the owner was driving.

Payment deadlines:

• 30 days from registration to file a dispute
• 15 additional days to pay if no dispute is filed
• Option to request a 90-day extension via Absher
• After expiration, fines are doubled and license renewal may be blocked

Note: Some search results conflate Article 74 of the Saudi Labor Law (related to ending an employment contract) with traffic regulations. There is no direct relationship between Article 74 and any traffic violation.

 

Conclusion

With the new Saudi traffic violations table for 2026 in effect and the Saher camera network now covering more than 12 violation types, every driver in the Kingdom faces a comprehensive monitoring system. Knowing the value of each fine, whether a speed violation, red light offence, or wrong-way driving, is no longer just useful information; it's the first step to handling any violation correctly: disputing it when justified, paying early to secure the 25% discount, or requesting an installment plan when needed. Absher remains the primary reference for all of this.