How traffic fines work in Saudi Arabia
Most Saudi fines are a range, for example 3,000 to 6,000 riyals for running a red light. The first time, you are charged the minimum. The higher amounts are for repeat offences. Fines are recorded by cameras (Saher) or officers and appear in Absher.
- 25% discount: since April 2024 you get 25% off the minimum fine if you pay within 45 days of the violation being registered (75 days if you ask for the 90-day extension in Absher). Drifting, crashes with injuries and offences that need the licence taken are not discounted.
- Pay one by one: you can pay each violation on its own through Absher, SADAD or Efaa.
- Objection: you have 30 days to object in Absher.
Saudi speeding fines
| Over the limit | Roads up to 120 km/h | 140 km/h roads |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10 km/h | No fine band | 300–500 SAR |
| 10–20 km/h | 150–300 SAR | 800–1,000 SAR (11–20) |
| 21–30 km/h | 300–500 SAR | 1,200–1,500 SAR |
| 31–40 km/h | 800–1,000 SAR | 1,500–2,000 SAR (over 30) |
| 41–50 km/h | 1,200–1,500 SAR | |
| Over 50 km/h | 1,500–2,000 SAR |
How traffic fines work in the UAE
UAE fines are fixed amounts set by federal law and are the same in every emirate. Serious offences also add black points and can lead to the car being impounded. 24 points within 12 months suspends your licence.
- Abu Dhabi: 35% off if you pay within 60 days, 25% off within a year (through the TAMM app). Serious offences are excluded.
- Sharjah: the same 35% and 25%, with about 40 serious offences excluded, such as a red light, phone use and heavy speeding.
- Dubai: no standing discount, but fines of 3,000 AED or more can be paid in interest-free instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months through partner banks.
UAE speeding fines
| Over the limit | Fine | Black points | Impound |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 20 km/h | 300 AED | 0 | None |
| More than 30 km/h | 600 AED | 0 | None |
| More than 40 km/h | 700 AED | 0 | None |
| More than 50 km/h | 1,000 AED | 0 | None |
| More than 60 km/h | 2,000 AED | 12 | 30 days |
| More than 80 km/h | 3,000 AED | 23 | 60 days |
Driving without a licence, drink-driving and jaywalking on fast roads go to court under the 2025 traffic law, with much higher fines or jail, so they are not in this calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay the minimum or the maximum Saudi fine?
The first time you are charged the minimum. The maximum is for repeated offences or aggravating circumstances.
How do I get the 25% discount in Saudi Arabia?
Pay within 45 days of the violation being registered through Absher, SADAD or Efaa. The discount is taken off automatically. It is not given for drifting or offences that need the licence taken.
How many black points suspend a UAE licence?
24 points within 12 months. The first suspension is usually 3 months. Points expire 12 months after the offence.
Are these amounts official?
They come from the published fines tables and official statements up to October 2026. Your exact fine is the one shown in Absher, or in the police app of your emirate.
Last reviewed: October 2026.
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