Stop waiting & blocking the road: Use Najm Remote service
There’s a common fear that moving your car after a car accident in Saudi Arabia will affect your accident liability in Najm’s report or your car insurance claim. This fear is the number 1 cause of daily traffic on Saudi Arabia’s roads. With Najm’s remote service, you can put that worry to rest!
Can you legally move your car after an accident?
Yes, moving your car out of traffic after an accident is not a violation in Saudi Arabia. According to the law, hit and run penalty only applies if you leave the scene entirely without reporting the accident.
🚫 What the Saudi Traffic law actually says
Many drivers believe that Saudi traffic law requires them to keep their cars in place after an accident, or they could face a hit-and-run penalty and problems with car insurance.
In reality, Article 63 of the Saudi traffic regulations says you can legally move your car after an accident, if:
See article 63, Saudi Traffic Law
- You have taken photos of the cars and the scene.
- Your car is blocking traffic or creating danger.
The confusion comes from a misunderstanding of what a hit-and-run actually is. The law is clear: a hit-and-run is when you don’t stop/ run after the accident. It is not when you move your car to the side of the road.
Do you have to wait for Najm after an accident?
No. You do not need to wait for a Najm representative to physically arrive at the scene if you report the minor accident and complete the steps through the app.
How to Use the Najm Remote Service (Step-by-Step)
You can use the Najm app for a remote service if there are no injuries and at least one party has valid car insurance.
1. Report Najm
Open the Najm app, select “Report an Accident,” grant the app permission to access your GPS location, and fill out the form.
2. Snap pictures
- The photos must include: the point of impact, accident markings, and the accident location.
- Visible evidence must be documented such as skid marks, fluids, or stains on the ground.
- Photos of the car must be taken from the front, rear, right side, and left side.
3. Clear the road
After you submit the report, Najm’s surveyor will review it. Then, all parties will get an SMS confirming they can safely leave the scene.
💡 What if nobody has car insurance?
If no one has valid car insurance, you can’t report the accident to Najm. Instead, open Absher, use the “Minor Accident Reporting” without having to call Moroor.
Can you object to the accident report after using Najm remote service?
Yes. You have the full right to object to the accident report and contest the determined fault/liability percentage, even if Najm surveyor handled the accident remotely.
Final words,
Moving your car after an accident keeps you safe from getting hit d by a distracted driver and saves everyone else from sitting in endless traffic.
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