Article 76 of the Saudi Traffic Law
المادة 76 من نظام المرور · الباب السابع: ضبط المخالفات وتحديد الجزاءات
The article sets a number of points for each violation according to its seriousness, records them in the violator's record, and withdraws the driving license when the maximum permitted points are exceeded.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يحدد لكل مخالفة منصوص عليها في هذا النظام عدد معين من النقاط - بحسب خطورة المخالفة على السلامة العامة - وتسجل هذه النقاط في سجل المخالف، وتسحب رخصة القيادة عند تجاوز الحد الأعلى المسموح به من النقاط. وتحدد اللائحة القواعد والإجراءات اللازمة لذلك، ومدد سحب الرخصة.
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 76 explained in plain English
This article establishes the points system for traffic violations, which rests on three elements:
- Each violation carries a specific number of points, determined according to the seriousness of the violation for public safety.
- The points are recorded in the violator's record.
- The driving license is withdrawn when the maximum permitted number of points is exceeded.
The article does not specify the number of points for each violation, the maximum permitted, or the period of license withdrawal, but refers to the Implementing Regulations for setting the necessary rules and procedures and the periods of license withdrawal. The Implementing Regulations should therefore be consulted for these details.
This means that the effect of a violation is not limited to the penalty that follows from it; points are recorded for it in the violator's record, and the matter may end with withdrawal of the license if the points exceed the maximum.
The article is linked to Article 75, which gives the violator the right to object to the violation before the competent court within 30 days of being notified of it. Under Article 77, the owner of a vehicle, the person responsible for driving it, or its possessor is punished with a fine not exceeding SAR 900 if he allows a person who does not hold a driving license to drive it, and he is jointly liable with that person for financial responsibility if an accident results, according to the assessment of the competent court.
Anyone approaching the maximum points or whose license has been withdrawn can consult a lawyer specializing in traffic cases.
Practical example
Turki had several traffic violations recorded against him in a short period in Jeddah, and the points of each violation were added to his record according to its seriousness. If the total of his points exceeds the maximum permitted as set by the Implementing Regulations, his driving license is withdrawn for the period 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 76 of the Saudi Traffic Law
How many points lead to a license being withdrawn?
The article does not specify the number; it provides for withdrawing the license when the maximum permitted is exceeded, and refers the setting of the rules to the Implementing Regulations.
How are the points for a traffic violation determined?
Each violation is given a specific number of points according to its seriousness for public safety, and they are recorded in the violator's record.
How long is a license withdrawn because of points?
The Implementing Regulations set the periods of license withdrawal; the article does not state them.
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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.