Madinah General Dept. of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesMadinah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Fines & Black Points Test 2
Second set of 20 questions on fines and penalties - alcohol, mobile phones, licence suspension thresholds, vehicle confiscation and more serious offences.
Who is required to wear a seatbelt in a private car travelling in Saudi Arabia?
The other 10 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 20-question run, are in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.
- Q11Penalties and fines
A Saudi-registered vehicle is found to have no number plate (licence plate) fitted at the front. Is this an offence?
- ANo, only the rear plate is legally required in Saudi Arabia
- BYes, both front and rear plates must be properly fitted and clearly legible; missing or obscured plates are a fineable offence
- COnly an offence if the vehicle is also unregistered
- DPermitted as long as the plate is displayed inside the windscreen
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Penalties and fines
Is it an offence in Saudi Arabia for a driver to eat, drink or perform other distracting activities while driving?
- ANo, only mobile phone use is regulated; other activities are the driver's personal choice
- BYes, any activity that diverts attention from driving and reduces the ability to control the vehicle safely can be treated as a distracted driving offence
- COnly prohibited at speeds above 100 km/h
- DPermitted as long as the vehicle is travelling in a straight line
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q13Penalties and fines
A driver in Saudi Arabia is convicted of causing death by reckless driving. What range of penalties can apply?
- AOnly civil damages; no criminal charge applies to fatal road collisions
- BCriminal imprisonment, substantial fines, permanent licence cancellation and potentially blood-money (diyya) payment to the victim's family under Saudi law
- CA standard traffic fine and a one-year licence suspension
- DThe driver is automatically acquitted if they had a valid licence and insurance
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- Q14Penalties and fines
A driver parks a vehicle blocking a fire-brigade access lane in Saudi Arabia. What is the risk?
- ANo penalty, as fire-access lanes are not regulated by traffic law
- BA warning notice is placed on the windscreen but no fine or towing is authorised
- COnly penalised if a fire actually occurs and access is genuinely needed
- DThe vehicle is likely to be towed immediately and the driver fined for obstructing emergency access
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver discovers a traffic fine in Absher that they were unaware of from two years ago. Can this old fine still be enforced?
- ANo, fines automatically expire after 12 months if unpaid
- BOnly fines from the past 90 days can be enforced; older ones are written off
- CYes, traffic fines in Saudi Arabia do not automatically expire and remain enforceable until paid, blocking Istimara renewal
- DOld fines are waived automatically during the annual royal pardon period
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q16Penalties and fines
A driver is caught transporting a passenger in a pick-up truck's open cargo bed without proper seating or restraints. What is the likely penalty?
- AA traffic fine for illegally carrying passengers in an unsafe manner, because passengers must be carried in properly equipped seating areas
- BNo offence; riding in a pick-up truck bed is a traditional practice that is legally permitted
- COnly an offence if the truck is travelling at more than 60 km/h
- DPermitted outside city limits on rural roads
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver allows an unlicensed person to drive their vehicle in Saudi Arabia. Who is held responsible?
- ABoth the vehicle owner and the unlicensed driver can face penalties; the owner for permitting an unlicensed person to drive
- BOnly the unlicensed driver is penalised; the owner bears no responsibility
- CNeither is penalised unless an accident occurs
- DOnly the owner is penalised; the unlicensed driver cannot be charged as they hold no licence
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- Q18Penalties and fines
A commercial truck driver in Saudi Arabia is caught driving while using a mobile phone. Are the penalties the same as for a private car driver?
- ACommercial drivers are exempt if the call is work-related
- BThe same handheld-device violation applies to every driver: SR 500-900 and 2 points
- CTrucks can only be fined by a police officer, not by Saher cameras
- DTruck drivers only receive a warning for the first offence
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- Q19Penalties and fines
A driver in Saudi Arabia has their licence suspended due to accumulated violations. How can the licence typically be reinstated?
- ALicences reinstate automatically after 90 days with no action required from the driver
- BBy obtaining a letter from the employer confirming the driver needs the licence for work
- CBy applying to the courts for an emergency driving permit
- DBy paying all outstanding fines, completing any required suspension period and in some cases passing a re-examination or a traffic safety course, as directed by Moroor
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- Q20Penalties and fines
What is the simplest and most reliable way for a driver in Saudi Arabia to stay informed about any new traffic fines registered against their vehicle?
- AWaiting for a paper notice to arrive by post from the General Department of Traffic
- BCalling the Saher helpline weekly and asking for a verbal update
- CRegularly checking the Absher government app or portal, which displays all violations linked to the driver's ID and vehicle in real time
- DChecking only at the time of Istimara renewal once per year
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-question timed test.
Get the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank - SAR 39What this test covers
Topics include road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, fines and penalties, and the safe-driving rules specific to your vehicle category. Full question-by-question feedback with explanations is shown immediately after you finish the test above.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions is the Madinah General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Madinah has 35 questions and you need 22 correct (63%) to pass. This practice test has 20 questions.
Is this the real exam?
These are practice questions to help you revise, written to the published rules and to what candidates report from the real test. They are not the official Saudi exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) and the driving schools, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department.
Is this practice test free?
The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 20-question test, timed, is in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (SAR 39, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Madinah light vehicle theory test cover?
Road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, penalties and safe-driving rules, plus the handling and safety topics specific to your vehicle.