Article 44 of the Saudi Traffic Law
المادة 44 من نظام المرور · الباب الرابع: رخص القيادة
The article provides that a driving license is renewed after paying the prescribed fees and any outstanding fines, and leaves the renewal conditions to the Implementing Regulations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تجدد رخصة القيادة بعد دفع الرسوم المقررة، والغرامات المترتبة إن وجدت. وتحدد اللائحة شروط ذلك.
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 44 explained in plain English
This article regulates the renewal of a driving license and ties it to two financial requirements:
- Payment of the prescribed fees for renewal.
- Payment of any outstanding fines: if fines are owed by the license holder, they must be paid in order to renew the license; if no fines are owed, renewal does not depend on them.
It then provides that the Implementing Regulations set the conditions for renewal. The article does not state the amount of the fees, the documents required, or whether renewal requires a medical examination or anything else; all of that is a matter for the Implementing Regulations.
In practical terms, anyone who wants to renew a license should first check whether any fines are outstanding against them, because under the text, paying them is a requirement for renewal.
This article is linked to Article 45, which provides for issuing a replacement for a lost or damaged driving license after paying the prescribed fees and any outstanding fines, with the procedures left to the Implementing Regulations; so both renewal and replacement depend on paying fees and fines. It is also linked to Article 43, which gives a person with special needs the right to obtain a driving license after submitting an approved medical report proving the ability to drive, according to rules set by the Implementing Regulations.
Anyone who objects to outstanding fines that prevent the renewal of their license can consult a lawyer specializing in traffic cases to learn the appropriate legal route.
Practical example
Salman's driving license in Riyadh expired, and when he tried to renew it, it turned out that he had outstanding traffic fines. Under this article, the license is renewed after paying the prescribed fees and the outstanding fines, according to the conditions in the Implementing Regulations.
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 44 of the Saudi Traffic Law
Can a driving license be renewed if I have violations?
The article states that a driving license is renewed after paying the prescribed fees and any outstanding fines.
Who sets the conditions for renewing a driving license?
The Implementing Regulations of the Traffic Law set them, according to the text of the article.
What if I lose my driving license?
Under Article 45, a replacement is issued for a lost or damaged driving license after paying the prescribed fees and any outstanding fines.
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