What happens if you see a camera flash while driving in Saudi Arabia, but aren’t stopped or asked to pay anything when leaving? Don’t breathe that sigh of relief just yet! Traffic violations in Saudi Arabia can show up after 2-5 days — even if you’re back home.
To stay on the safe side, here’s how to check and pay traffic violations for Saudi visitors — and what you can do if you think there’s a mistake.
How to check or pay traffic violations from outside Saudi Arabia?
If you are outside Saudi Arabia, you can check and pay traffic fines online via the Absher or Efaa portals. Visitors simply need their border number or passport details and can settle payments instantly using an international Visa or Mastercard.
Step 1: Check traffic violations on Absher (for Saudi visitors)
In Saudi Arabia, the Saher digital camera system automatically detects traffic violations for both Saudi and GCC-plated cars. Most common fines for Saudi visitors include:
Going faster than the speed limit.
Running a red light
Not wearing their seatbelt
Using their mobile phone while driving
Traffic violations in Saudi with prices
Got a traffic violation as a Saudi visitor? Don’t ignore it!
Saudi visitors need to know that ignoring their traffic violation won’t make them go away! If you have unpaid traffic violations in Saudi Arabia, expect:
Traffic violations following you home.
Being stopped at the Saudi-Kuwaiti border until payment is made
Visa problems. For those on a Saudi visa, you won’t be able to extend a visit visa or access any other government services.
Visitors can also object to traffic violation in Saudi Arabia
Extending your Saudi visit? Don’t forget car insurance
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