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Article 11 of the Saudi Advertising Boards Rules

المادة 11 من قواعد تنظيم لوحات الدعاية والإعلان

Article 11 obliges the company or establishment carrying out the advertisement to repair boards damaged by traffic accidents or natural factors and remove the debris immediately and within no more than 24 hours.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

إذا تعرضت لوحات الدعاية والإعلان لحوادث مرورية أو عوامل طبيعية فعلى الشركة أو المؤسسة المنفذة للإعلان إصلاحها ورفع المخلفات الناتجة عن الحوادث فورًا وخلال مدة لا تتعدى أربعًا وعشرين ساعة.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

Article 11 explained in plain English

Article 11 deals with an emergency: damage to an advertising or publicity board because of:

  • traffic accidents, such as a car hitting the board or its base.
  • natural factors, such as wind or rain.

In these two cases the company or establishment carrying out the advertisement is bound to do two things:

  1. repair the board.
  2. remove the debris resulting from the accidents.

The time limit in the text is twofold: immediately, and within a period not exceeding 24 hours. So the rule is immediate action, with a maximum of twenty-four hours.

The text does not distinguish between damage caused by another party and damage caused by nature; the obligation to repair and remove debris falls on the company in both cases. The text does not address the company's recourse against the person who caused the accident, as that is outside the scope of this article.

This article complements Article 10, which makes the preparation of the sites and the facilities they need, with their maintenance and cleaning, the responsibility of the company or establishment carrying out the advertisement. Periodic maintenance is its responsibility under Article 10, and urgent repair after accidents is its responsibility under this article.

A person whose board has been damaged in an accident and who wishes to know his rights against the person who caused it may consult a lawyer specializing in civil cases and compensation.

Practical example

A car hit an advertising board on a sidewalk in Riyadh at night and part of it fell onto the sidewalk. This text obliges the company carrying out the advertisement to repair the board and remove the debris immediately, and within a period not exceeding 24 hours.

Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.

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Frequently asked questions about Article 11 of the Saudi Advertising Boards Rules

What is the time limit for repairing an advertising board after an accident?

Repairs and removal of debris must be done immediately and within a period not exceeding twenty-four hours.

Who repairs an advertising board if it falls because of wind?

The company or establishment carrying out the advertisement, as the article covers damage from natural factors and traffic accidents.

Is the advertising company bound to repair even if someone else caused the accident?

Yes. The company must repair the board and remove the debris in the case of traffic accidents, and the text does not address its recourse against the person who caused it.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.