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Saudi Arabia fines eight foreign trucks for illegal goods transport in April

Saudi Arabia fines eight foreign trucks for illegal goods transport in April

Saudi Gazette02-05-2025
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 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.
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