Saudi traffic authority warns drivers against bypassing vehicle queues at checkpoints
Saudi Arabia’s traffic authority has warned drivers not to bypass vehicle queues at traffic lights or security checkpoints, citing fines for violations.
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AIThe General Directorate of Traffic has warned drivers against bypassing vehicle queues at traffic lights or security checkpoints.
In a statement on X, the authority said that overtaking vehicle queues at traffic lights or security checkpoints by using the road shoulder or a designated turning lane is a traffic violation, punishable by a fine ranging from 150 to 300 riyals (SAR).
This warning is part of ongoing awareness efforts by the directorate, which previously cautioned against weaving quickly between vehicles, as it disrupts road users and increases the risk of traffic accidents.
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