Traffic authority outlines six rules for truck and heavy equipment drivers
Saudi Arabia’s traffic authority has detailed six key obligations for truck and heavy equipment drivers, including lane discipline and load safety.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Traffic has clarified the obligations for truck and heavy equipment drivers while operating on the roads.
The authority stated via its X platform that these rules include keeping to the right lane on multi-lane roads, adhering to permitted times for entering or leaving cities, and ensuring loads are properly covered and secured.
Other requirements include not transporting passengers in trucks, placing a triangular reflector or warning sign a safe distance behind the truck when stopped at night, and complying with the permitted dimensions and weight limits for cargo.