Article 18 of the Saudi Public Transport Users Regulation

This article identifies the reference for assessing compensation under the Regulation.

The rule: compensation is in accordance with a policy the Authority sets for this purpose. The article does not state compensation amounts; it refers to the policy of the Transport General Authority.

The exception: matters relating to injury or death are not subject to this policy according to the text. The article does not state the reference in these cases; it simply takes them outside the scope of the Authority's policy.

Preserving the right to litigate: the article begins with the phrase "without prejudice to the right to resort to the courts". The existence of a compensation policy therefore does not prevent the person entitled from bringing a claim before the courts.

This article comes alongside Article 17, which regulates the committee that hears violations of the Regulation and passengers' objections, whose decisions may be appealed before the Board of Grievances within sixty days. Article 19 gives the Authority the power to impose a fine not exceeding five hundred riyals on violating passengers and third parties.

Anyone who suffered an injury or lost a relative in a transport accident would be well advised to consult a lawyer specializing in civil cases and compensation.