Article 11 of the Saudi Cash Transport Law
المادة 11 من نظام مزاولة نقل النقود والمعادن الثمينة والمستندات ذات القيمة
The article provides that the crew of the transport vehicle is supplied with the necessary weapons as the Minister of Interior determines, based on his powers under the Arms and Ammunition Law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يزود طاقم سيارة النقل المستخدمة في هذا النشاط بالأسلحة اللازمة وفقا لما يحدده وزير الداخلية، استنادا إلى الصلاحيات المخولة له بموجب نظام الأسلحة والذخائر.
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
This article deals with arming the crew of the transport vehicle used in the activity of transporting cash, precious metals and valuable documents.
- The provision: the crew is supplied with the necessary weapons.
- Who determines this: the Minister of Interior, who determines the weapons needed.
- The basis: the powers vested in the Minister of Interior under the Arms and Ammunition Law.
The article does not mention the type of weapons, their number or the conditions for carrying them, but leaves that to what the Minister of Interior determines, so details not stated in it should not be assumed. In practical terms, arming is part of the system for protecting the transported items, alongside the crew's duty to ensure their safety and not to leave the vehicle empty as in Article 10, and the armoring of vehicles under Article 12.
Because the possession and use of weapons are governed by other laws, anyone facing an issue relating to them would be well advised to consult a lawyer specializing in criminal cases. In short, arming here is not optional for the body at its own wish, but is determined by a decision of the Minister of Interior.
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 Cash Transport Law
Is a cash transport crew entitled to carry weapons?
Yes. The crew is supplied with the necessary weapons as the Minister of Interior determines.
Who determines the type of weapons for a cash transport crew?
The Minister of Interior, based on his powers under the Arms and Ammunition Law.
More articles on Requirements for Managers and Vehicle Crews
- Article 8
The article requires that whoever manages licensed bodies, or their security, be a Saudi aged at least 25 with a university qualification and no prior conviction for a hadd or a crime of dishonor or breach of trust.
مع مراعاة الشروط ذات الصلة في نظام الحراسة الأمنية المدنية الخاصة، يشترط فيمن يتولى إدارة الجهات الواردة في الفقرتين (أ) و (ب) من البند (1) من المادة (الثانية)
- Article 9
The article requires vehicle crew members to be Saudi, aged 20 to 50, with at least a secondary certificate, no prior conviction, medically fit, and to have completed the approved training.
يشترط فيمن يعمل ضمن طاقم السيارة المستخدمة في هذا النشاط ما يأتي: 1 - أن يكون سعودي الجنسية، وألا تقل سنه عن عشرين سنة ولا تزيد على خمسين. 2 - ألا يقل مؤهله عن
- Article 10
Cash transport vehicle crews must take everything needed for the safety of the transported items, and are prohibited from leaving the vehicle empty during transport, inside or outside the city.
يلتزم أفراد طاقم السيارات المستخدمة في النشاط باتخاذ جميع ما يلزم من أجل سلامة المنقولات، ويحظر عليهم إخلاء السيارة أثناء عملية النقل سواء داخل المدينة أو خارجه
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.