The traffic department in Saudi Arabia announced that from September 22 to September 28, 2024, it conducted field operations to crack down on illegal motorcycles across various regions. During this period, a total of 1201 traffic violations related to motorcycles were recorded.
The violations by area during this period were as follows:
Riyadh 89 violations
Holy Capital 25 violations
Eastern Region 106 violations
Medina 87 violations
Asir 20 violations
Tabuk 4 violations
Hail 17 violations
Qassim 11 violations
Jazan 29 violations
Najran 20 violations
Northern Borders 13 violations
Al-Jouf 2 violations
Al-Baha 0 violations
Jeddah 667 violations
Taif 108 violations
Al-Qurayyat 3 violations
The traffic department stated that there are several guidelines that motorcycle riders must follow when riding, which include:
– Wearing a helmet that meets safety standards
– Ensuring the motorcycle plate is properly mounted
– Adhering to designated lanes and not weaving between lanes
– Complying with speed limits
– Maintaining a safe distance.
