Saudi Arabia uses a points system alongside fines. Each violation adds a set number of points to the driver's record, based on how dangerous it is for public safety. The license is withdrawn when the points reach 24, which is the maximum score. The tables below are built from the practice questions, with the handbook page for each rule.
Practise violation questions →
| Violation | Points | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Drifting | 24 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 24 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Driving against the direction of travel | 12 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Not stopping at a red light | 12 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Driving a vehicle without brakes or lights | 8 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Fast and reckless driving between vehicles on public roads | 8 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Not complying with the signals of a traffic police officer | 8 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h | 6 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Not giving priority to vehicles in a roundabout | 6 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Not stopping completely at a STOP sign | 6 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Overtaking in prohibited places | 6 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Stopping on railway tracks | 6 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Exceeding the speed limit by up to 25 km/h | 4 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Overtaking a school bus that has stopped to let students in or out | 4 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Transporting loads that are uncovered or untied | 4 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Not wearing a seat belt | 2 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Using a mobile phone without a hands-free device | 2 | Handbook p. 37 |
| Reaching 24 points | Consequence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First time | 3 months | Handbook p. 38 |
| Second time | 6 months | Handbook p. 38 |
| Third time | One Hijri year | Handbook p. 38 |
| Fourth time | The license is permanently revoked | Handbook p. 38 |
| Case | Penalty | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First offence | Vehicle impounded for 15 days and a 20,000 SAR fine (imprisonment may be considered) | Handbook p. 35 |
| Second offence | Vehicle impounded for one month and a 40,000 SAR fine (imprisonment considered) | Handbook p. 35 |
| Third offence | Confiscation of the vehicle and a 60,000 SAR fine | Handbook p. 35 |
| Rented vehicle | It is not confiscated, but a fine equal to the vehicle's value must be paid | Handbook p. 35 |
Correct answer: D. Each violation has a set number of points based on its danger to public safety, recorded in the driver's record.Source: Handbook p. 36 · View in topic
Correct answer: C. The license is withdrawn when the points reach 24, which is the maximum score.Source: Handbook p. 36 · View in topic
Correct answer: A. The minimum fine may be paid within a maximum of 30 days, and an official receipt is issued.Source: Handbook p. 36 · View in topic
Correct answer: A. If not paid on time, the competent authority obliges the driver to pay the maximum fine.Source: Handbook p. 36 · View in topic
Correct answer: B. He is treated as unlicensed and referred to court to double the penalty; he may be directed to a 15-day rehab program.Source: Handbook p. 38 · View in topic
Correct answer: A. A new license can be applied for one year after revocation, after a one-month rehabilitation program and passing the theory and practical tests.Source: Handbook p. 38 · View in topic
Correct answer: D. Violations can be paid via phone banking or ATMs and inquired about through Absher.Source: Handbook p. 35 · View in topic