Saudi traffic authority warns against overtaking at traffic lights

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Traffic has warned motorists against committing behavioral traffic violations, stressing that overtaking vehicle queues at traffic signals is a dangerous practice that endangers all road users.

In a statement posted on its official X account, the authority noted that some drivers use the road shoulder or designated turning lanes to bypass cars waiting at red lights, describing this as reckless behavior that puts both the driver and surrounding vehicles at serious risk.

The General Directorate of Traffic emphasized the need for all relevant road safety authorities to ensure strict adherence to designated lanes and full compliance with traffic rules and regulations, as these are essential to maintaining smooth traffic flow and reducing accidents caused by improper overtaking.