Those exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km per hour will be fined SR500. If not paid within a month, this amount will rise to SR900.
Similarly, Saher will penalize those traveling at more than 25 km per hour below the speed limit on highways.
The penalty will be SR300, rising to SR500 if not paid within a month. Al-Zahrani said the penalties under the Saher system would not be doubled and remain unchanged until further notice.
Vehicles equipped with Saher cameras are already operating around the clock on the Dammam-Alkhobar-Dhahran-Riyadh road, as well as the Abqaiq road. Fixed cameras will be installed soon, Al-Zahrani said.
He added that the number of accidents in the region had reduced considerably after the introduction of Saher.
Saher aims to crack down on six types of violations, although it will take two or three years to introduce penalties for all of them. Presently, it is focused on speeding, which is the main cause of road accidents in the Kingdom.
Moreover, Saher aims to penalize the violating driver instead of the owner. Therefore, it is mandatory for all vehicle owners to update their ownership details with their local traffic departments.
