Article 58 of the Saudi Traffic Law
المادة 58 من نظام المرور · الباب الخامس: قواعد السير على الطرق
The article requires motorcycle drivers and their companions to wear a head helmet securely while driving, and leaves the conditions to the Implementing Regulations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجب على قائدي الدراجات الآلية ومرافقيهم ارتداء خوذة للرأس بإحكام أثناء القيادة. 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 58 explained in plain English
This article concerns motorcycles, and requires wearing a head helmet by:
- Motorcycle drivers.
- Their companions, that is, whoever rides with them on the motorcycle.
The article specifies two qualities of the obligation:
- The helmet must be worn securely; merely placing it on the head without fastening it is not enough.
- This must be while driving.
The article does not state the specifications of the helmet or the detailed conditions, but provides that the Implementing Regulations set the conditions for this. It also does not state the penalty for a violation.
This article complements Article 57, which requires vehicle drivers and passengers to use seat belts and child seats while traveling on roads; each imposes a means of protection suited to the type of vehicle and covers the driver and those with them. Article 59 moves to the subject of accidents, dividing traffic accidents into a minor accident and a serious accident and leaving the details to the Implementing Regulations.
Anyone who has a helmet violation recorded against them and wishes to object to it can consult a lawyer specializing in traffic cases.
Practical example
Youssef uses a motorcycle to get to work in Makkah, and his brother sometimes rides with him. Under the article, Youssef and his brother must wear a head helmet securely while driving, under the conditions set by 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 58 of the Saudi Traffic Law
Is wearing a helmet mandatory for a motorcycle companion?
Yes. The article requires motorcycle drivers and their companions to wear a head helmet securely while driving.
What are the required helmet specifications?
The article does not specify them; it provides that the Implementing Regulations set the conditions for this.
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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.