Article 6 of the Saudi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
المادة 6 من نظام حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة · الباب الثاني: الحقوق والخدمات
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to have their requirements and needs taken into account in traffic safety regulations and guidance.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في أن تراعى متطلباتهم واحتياجاتهم في أنظمة السلامة المرورية وإرشاداتها.
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 6 explained in plain English
This article is short but touches daily life. It establishes the right of persons with disabilities to have their requirements and needs taken into account in:
- Traffic safety regulations, meaning the rules governing traffic and movement on the road.
- Traffic safety guidance, meaning the directions and instructions connected with them.
The point is that whoever draws up or applies these regulations and guidance should not ignore the presence of persons with disabilities on the road, whether as pedestrians, passengers or drivers, but should take their needs into account.
The article does not mention specific forms this must take, and does not expressly refer to the Implementing Regulations. It sets a general right, and the details of applying it are left to the bodies responsible for traffic safety. This is consistent with the definition of "accessibility" in Article 1, which covers the physical environment and means of transport.
This article comes after Article 5 on taking their requirements into account in emergencies, disasters and crises, and before Article 7, which establishes their right to move with the greatest possible safety and independence and refers the controls for implementing it to the Regulations.
Anyone who has faced difficulty because their traffic needs were not taken into account can consult a lawyer specializing in the rights of persons with disabilities or in administrative cases.
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 6 of the Saudi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
Do Saudi traffic regulations take persons with disabilities into account?
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to have their requirements and needs taken into account in traffic safety regulations and guidance.
Does the article specify how this is done?
No. It establishes the right in general terms, without mentioning specific forms or expressly referring to the Regulations.
More articles on Accessibility and Mobility
- Article 3
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to access all facilities and establishments, by verifying accessibility requirements at licensing and ensuring safe movement on roads, sidewalks and parking.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في إمكانية الوصول للبيئات المادية المحيطة بهم -بحسب المواصفات الهندسية والمعمارية المنصوص عليها في الأحكام النظامية ذات العلاقة- لجميع
- Article 5
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to have their special requirements taken into account in emergencies, natural disasters and crises, and requires the relevant bodies to issue guidance manuals in coordination with the Authority.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في مراعاة متطلباتهم الخاصة عند التعامل مع حالات الطوارئ والكوارث الطبيعية والأزمات، وتصدر الجهات المعنية -بالتنسيق مع الهيئة- أدلة إرشا
- Article 7
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to move with the greatest possible safety and independence, and leaves the controls for implementing it to the Regulations.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في التنقل بأكبر قدر ممكن من الأمان والاستقلالية. وتحدد اللائحة ما يلزم من ضوابط لتنفيذ أحكام هذه المادة.
- Article 11
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from the facilities of the Two Holy Mosques, the holy sites, mosques and prayer rooms, including guaranteeing the availability of accessibility requirements.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في الاستفادة من المرافق الخاصة بالحرمين الشريفين والمشاعر المقدسة والمساجد والمصليات، ويشمل ذلك ضمان توفر متطلبات إمكانية الوصول.
- Article 14
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to access and benefit from readable, visual and audible content, and refers the mechanism for implementation to the Regulations.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في الوصول إلى المحتوى (المقروء، والمرئي، والمسموع) والاستفادة منه. وتحدد اللائحة آلية تنفيذ أحكام هذه المادة.
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.