Article 170 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
المادة 170 من نظام الطيران المدني · الباب الثاني عشر: العقوبات والجزاءات
Subject to Article 165, transport enterprises are charged compensation equal to twice the ordinary air transport tariff for passengers or goods carried in violation of the air transport restrictions.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
مع مراعاة أحكام المادة (الخامسة والستين بعد المائة)؛ يفرض على مؤسسات النقل تعويض يعادل ضعف تعريفة النقل الجوي العادية للركاب أو البضائع التي تم نقلها بالمخالفة لهذه القيود.
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 170 explained in plain English
This article imposes a special financial sanction on transport enterprises that carry passengers or goods in violation of air transport restrictions.
The sanction: Transport enterprises are charged compensation equal to twice the ordinary air transport tariff for the passengers or goods carried in violation of these restrictions.
How it is calculated: The ordinary tariff for each passenger or item of goods carried in violation is considered, and the amount is then doubled. So the more passengers or goods carried in violation, the greater the sanction.
Subject to Article 165: The article begins with the phrase "Subject to the provisions of Article 165," which punishes by imprisonment of not more than one year and a fine of not more than SAR 100,000, or either, anyone who operates an aircraft, company, agency or air operations without the required license, permit or authorization, or continues after it is suspended, withdrawn or canceled.
What the article does not specify: The article does not itself state what "these restrictions" are or their source, nor the body that imposes the compensation or who benefits from it. The other provisions of the Law and its Regulations must be consulted to identify the restrictions meant.
This article follows Article 169, which sets the general penalty for violations with no specified penalty, and precedes Article 171 on suspending or withdrawing a license upon a criminal judgment. Transport enterprises facing a claim for this compensation may consult a lawyer specializing in administrative cases and civil aviation law.
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 170 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
What is the sanction for carrying passengers in violation of air transport restrictions?
Transport enterprises are charged compensation equal to twice the ordinary air transport tariff for the passengers or goods carried in violation of these restrictions.
Does the article define the restrictions meant?
No. The article does not itself state these restrictions, and is to be read subject to Article 165.
Articles this article refers to
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