Over 8,000 illegal motorcycles seized across Saudi Arabia in one week
Saudi traffic authorities seized 8,216 violating motorcycles nationwide between July 19 and 25 as part of a week-long crackdown.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Traffic announced it had carried out an intensive field campaign targeting illegal motorcycles across the Kingdom from Sunday, July 19, 2026, to Saturday, July 25, 2026.
The campaign resulted in the seizure of 8,216 violating motorcycles in various regions and governorates. Of these, 4,407 were seized in Riyadh, 1,862 in Jeddah, 558 in Madinah, 414 in the Eastern Province, 205 in Makkah, and 204 in Taif.
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Campaign results in other regions
The campaign also covered other regions, with 86 motorcycles seized in Asir, 103 in Qassim, 102 in Najran, 131 in Jazan, 63 in Tabuk, 42 in Hail, 17 in Al-Jouf, 8 in Al-Baha, and 7 in the Northern Borders region.
The General Directorate of Traffic affirmed that its efforts to monitor and address traffic violations are ongoing, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations to ensure road safety.