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Gulf Insider
02-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Fines Eight Foreign Trucks For Illegal Goods Transport In April
The Transport General Authority (TGA) reported that eight foreign trucks were stopped and fined SR10,000 each in April 2025 for illegally transporting goods within the Kingdom, in violation of domestic freight regulations. As part of its intensified oversight operations, TGA confirmed that all violators were penalized in accordance with established regulations, which include a SR10,000 fine and a 15-day impoundment for a first offense. Penalties increase sharply for repeat violations, reaching up to SR160,000 and vehicle confiscation for multiple infractions. Second-time offenders face a SR20,000 fine and a 30-day impoundment, while a third violation incurs a SR40,000 fine and 60-day impoundment. Fourth-time violators are fined SR80,000 with a 60-day impoundment, and a fifth violation triggers the maximum SR160,000 penalty and potential vehicle seizure. TGA also reported that its inspection teams carried out 1,552 field inspections nationwide in April, identifying a total of 1,462 violations. Riyadh recorded the highest number with 462 cases, followed by Aseer (216), Qassim (212), Makkah (183), Madinah (96), Eastern Region (87), Tabuk (61), and Hail (50). The remaining 95 violations were reported across other regions and cities.
Saudi Gazette
02-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia fines eight foreign trucks for illegal goods transport in April
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) reported that eight foreign trucks were stopped and fined SR10,000 each in April 2025 for illegally transporting goods within the Kingdom, in violation of domestic freight regulations. As part of its intensified oversight operations, TGA confirmed that all violators were penalized in accordance with established regulations, which include a SR10,000 fine and a 15-day impoundment for a first offense. Penalties increase sharply for repeat violations, reaching up to SR160,000 and vehicle confiscation for multiple infractions. Second-time offenders face a SR20,000 fine and a 30-day impoundment, while a third violation incurs a SR40,000 fine and 60-day impoundment. Fourth-time violators are fined SR80,000 with a 60-day impoundment, and a fifth violation triggers the maximum SR160,000 penalty and potential vehicle also reported that its inspection teams carried out 1,552 field inspections nationwide in April, identifying a total of 1,462 recorded the highest number with 462 cases, followed by Aseer (216), Qassim (212), Makkah (183), Madinah (96), Eastern Region (87), Tabuk (61), and Hail (50). The remaining 95 violations were reported across other regions and cities.
Arab News
23-03-2025
- Automotive
- Arab News
More than 400 foreign trucks face fines in KSA
RIYADH: The Transport General Authority fined more than 400 foreign trucks in several regions of the Kingdom between March 16 and 21 for regulatory offenses. The actions were part of the authority's field campaigns on land transport activities aimed at enhancing compliance with regulations and laws, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The authority reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy, which imposes a SR10,000 ($2,666) fine and a 15-day impoundment for first-time offenders. Repeat offenses incur escalating penalties: SR20,000 and 30 days for the second offense, SR40,000 and 60 days for the third, SR80,000 and 60 days for the fourth, and SR160,000 and 60 days for the fifth. Persistent offenders risk having their vehicles confiscated. These nationwide campaigns enhance transport oversight, ensure fair competition, and support the national carrier, according to the SPA. The authority has established four key regulations for foreign truck operations: obtaining an electronic transport document via ' limiting transport to return journeys, complying with local carrier rules, and settling offenses before entry or exit.
Arabian Business
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia announces new transport law with fines of over $42,600 for rulebreakers
Saudi Arabia has announced fines of more than $42,600 for truck operators flouting new transport rules in the Kingdom. The Transport General Authority (TGA) is intensifying regulatory campaigns on foreign trucks operating within Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the road transport law outlined in the Cabinet decision February 18, 2025. The move aims to ensure compliance and address violations by foreign freight transporters operating inside the Kingdom. Saudi truck rules The TGA has imposed strict penalties on violating trucks, including a SR10,000 ($2,670) fine and impoundment for 15 days for the first offense. Repeat violations will result in increased penalties, with the second offense carrying a SR20,000 ($5,330) fine and a 30-day impoundment, the third offense resulting in a SR40,000 ($10,660) fine and a 60-day impoundment, and the fourth offense leading to a SR80,000 ($21,330) fine and a 60-day impoundment. For a fifth violation, the fine will reach SR160,000 ($42,650), with the truck being impounded for 60 days, and repeated noncompliance could result in the vehicle's confiscation. The TGA continues to conduct intensive field campaigns across various regions of Saudi Arabia as part of its regulatory oversight of the transport sector. These measures are designed to ensure fair competition, promote equal opportunities for carriers, and strengthen the national transport sector. The TGA reaffirmed that these efforts align with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, aiming to enhance the sector's development and improve its competitiveness both locally and internationally.
Gulf Insider
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Announces New Transport Law With Fines of Over $42,600 for Rulebreakers
Saudi Arabia has announced fines of more than $42,600 for truck operators flouting new transport rules in the Kingdom. The Transport General Authority (TGA) is intensifying regulatory campaigns on foreign trucks operating within Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the road transport law outlined in the Cabinet decision February 18, 2025. The move aims to ensure compliance and address violations by foreign freight transporters operating inside the Kingdom. Saudi truck rules The TGA has imposed strict penalties on violating trucks, including a SR10,000 ($2,670) fine and impoundment for 15 days for the first offense. Repeat violations will result in increased penalties, with the second offense carrying a SR20,000 ($5,330) fine and a 30-day impoundment, the third offense resulting in a SR40,000 ($10,660) fine and a 60-day impoundment, and the fourth offense leading to a SR80,000 ($21,330) fine and a 60-day impoundment. For a fifth violation, the fine will reach SR160,000 ($42,650), with the truck being impounded for 60 days, and repeated noncompliance could result in the vehicle's confiscation. The TGA continues to conduct intensive field campaigns across various regions of Saudi Arabia as part of its regulatory oversight of the transport sector. These measures are designed to ensure fair competition, promote equal opportunities for carriers, and strengthen the national transport sector. The TGA reaffirmed that these efforts align with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, aiming to enhance the sector's development and improve its competitiveness both locally and internationally.
