المملكة: Raising the maximum penalty for 20 traffic violations and referring repeat offenders to the courts

Public Security revealed a proposal to amend the regulations of Article 74 of The driver’s data and his means of communication.
She pointed out that the concerned authorities will notify the violator by appropriate means of the decision to file the court in preparation for his appearance before it if necessary.

The most prominent violations

Speeding violations topped the strict list, as they included exceeding the speed by more than 50 kilometers per hour on roads designated as 120 kilometers or less, and exceeding it by more than 30 kilometers on roads designated as 140 kilometers. Kilometers per hour. The serious list also included driving a vehicle under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or drugs that are medically prohibited from driving under their influence.

The amendments classified crossing a red traffic light, driving in the opposite direction of traffic, and dodging at high speed between vehicles on public roads, among the most prominent violations that threaten public safety.

The regulation strongly warned against stopping at security control centers and checkpoints, or ignoring signs and directions issued by security patrols. Those required to stop.

The proposed system stressed the criminalization of overtaking school transport buses while they are stopping for loading or unloading, and prohibiting the driver from using any mobile device in his hand while the vehicle is moving.

The deterrent violations extended to include overtaking in prohibited areas such as curves and hills, and conducting illegal vehicle races, or traveling in convoys without obtaining an official permit.

The regulatory aspect and the protection of infrastructure

On the regulatory and commercial aspect, the penalties included Driving a vehicle before obtaining a driving license, or if it has been withdrawn, or using a license that is not appropriate for the size of the vehicle and the type of its activity.
The regulations also targeted random practices such as transporting passengers in places not designated for them inside the vehicle, and increasing the dimensions of the load transported for heavy transport vehicles beyond the legally permissible limit.

The amendments addressed the protection of infrastructure and public safety by preventing trucks and heavy equipment from entering or leaving cities at prohibited times, and criminalizing carrying out road work before coordination with the relevant administration. The document warned against leaving any objects on public roads that would endanger the lives and safety of passers-by.

The amendments obligated animal owners to keep their livestock away from the approved right-of-way, and prohibited herds from being allowed to cross from places other than the designated places or without prior coordination with the competent authorities.

Reducing the rates of traffic violations

This proposal is legally based on Article 22 of the Council of Ministers system, which gives every minister the right to propose systems or regulations related to the work of his ministry, and to the members. Propose what they deem to be in the public interest after the approval of the Prime Minister.

The explanatory memorandum indicated that this strategic step directly aims to reduce the rates of traffic violations, to reduce the rates of deaths and injuries resulting from accidents, and to improve the traffic environment to raise the Kingdom’s global ranking in this regard.

It stressed that the driving reasons for approving the amendment are based on protecting property, ensuring the smooth flow of movement, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens and residents. The positive economic and financial effects of this amendment include preserving human capital as the state’s primary resource, and reducing the financial burdens resulting from treating the injured and maintaining damaged roads.

The memorandum concludes by emphasizing that reprimanding reckless people will improve the behavior of road users and enhance compliance with regulations, which will contribute to stimulating the attraction of business and investors and stimulating tourism in a safe environment.

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