Traffic authority: settle all violations before renewing vehicle registration
Saudi traffic authorities have reiterated that all outstanding violations must be paid before renewing a vehicle registration, urging drivers to follow road safety rules.
Key Takeaways
AIA question was recently submitted to the General Directorate of Traffic by a follower asking: "Can I renew my vehicle registration if I have outstanding violations?"
The Traffic Authority responded via its X platform account, stating that all violations must be settled in order to renew a vehicle registration.
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The General Directorate of Traffic also reminded motorists to drive cautiously on all roads.
In a further statement on X, the authority emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits, maintaining a safe distance, and yielding the right of way.
Additional guidance includes using turn signals when changing directions or lanes, staying alert and focused, avoiding distractions, and using hazard lights for any sudden changes on the road.
These reminders are part of ongoing awareness campaigns by the General Directorate of Traffic to ensure public safety. The authority has previously warned that using the road shoulder or designated turning lanes to overtake vehicles constitutes a traffic violation.