Saudi traffic authority outlines five rules for truck drivers
Saudi Traffic Department highlights five key requirements for truck drivers to enhance road safety, including restrictions on passenger transport and lane discipline.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Saudi Traffic Department has emphasized the importance of truck drivers adhering to traffic regulations, stating that compliance helps improve road safety.
The authority outlined several key requirements, including a ban on transporting passengers in trucks and strict adherence to permitted entry and exit times for cities.
Other requirements include securely covering transported cargo and keeping to the right lane on multi-lane roads.
The department also stressed the need to place a reflective triangular warning sign behind the truck when stopped at night to ensure everyone's safety.
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Important driving reminders
The General Directorate of Traffic has urged motorists to drive cautiously on all roads.
Through its X platform, the department added that drivers should observe speed limits, maintain a safe distance, and yield the right of way when required.
Additional reminders include using turn signals when changing direction or lanes, staying attentive and 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 previously warned that using the road shoulder or designated turning lanes to overtake vehicles is a traffic violation.