Saudi traffic authority warns against overtaking on obscured roads
Saudi Traffic Department warns that overtaking on roads with limited visibility endangers motorists and urges strict adherence to safety rules.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Saudi Traffic Department has warned of the dangers of overtaking on roads with limited visibility, stressing that such behavior poses a risk to motorists due to the difficulty of seeing oncoming vehicles.
In a post on its official X account, the department explained that overtaking where the road ahead is not clearly visible can lead to accidents. It emphasized the importance of following traffic safety rules and avoiding overtaking in areas where visibility is insufficient.
View the post on X
Key driving safety reminders
The General Directorate of Traffic has also urged motorists to drive cautiously on all roads.
It added on X that drivers should adhere to speed limits, maintain a safe distance, and yield the right of way when required.
Other reminders include using turn signals when changing direction or lanes, staying focused and attentive, avoiding distractions, and using hazard lights for any sudden changes on the road.
These advisories are part of ongoing awareness campaigns by the General Directorate of Traffic to ensure public safety. The authority has previously noted that using the road shoulder or a designated turning lane to overtake vehicles is a traffic violation.