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26. The country is known by a very strict approach to the use of alcoholic beverages, so in Saudi Arabia drivers should completely stop consuming them. Driving while intoxicated is one of the few violations that have not only a fine as a punishment, but also corporal punishment and imprisonment.
27. If you have committed a serious violation, you get not only a fine receipt, but also penalty points. The critical threshold is 20 points. If within one year the driver gets 20 penalty points, his driving license will be automatically suspended or cancelled. For the first time the driving license is suspended for three months, for the second – for six months, for the third time – for one year, and, finally, for the fourth time the license is completely cancelled.
28. Driving without a license will result in a fine that ranges from US$240 to US$1,920, and you may also be imprisoned for a period from 1 to 4 weeks.
Renting a Car in Saudi Arabia - Recommendations
If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Saudi Arabia, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Saudi Arabia, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
For a car rental options in Saudi Arabia, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
30. In order to be able to drive a vehicle in Saudi Arabia, foreign drivers must obtain the international driver's permit. If you plan to stay in the country for more than three months, you will have to apply for the local driving license.
31. Motorists will also be pleased with one fact - all parking lots in the country are absolutely free. Some parking lots in Riyadh are the only exception. As a rule, these parking lots are located close to the city downtown or important tourist attractions. You will be able to find a parking lot near every shopping and entertainment complex. In large cities, there are also many underground parking lots.
32. All roads in the country are also absolutely free to use. The King Fahd Causeway Bridge is the only place where you need to pay. The toll bridge connects Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, and the cost of a ride in one direction is approximately 20 SAR.
33. In case of an accident you must necessarily call the police using the number 999. It is also possible to get help by dialing 993. In case of a breakdown, you can call the technical support by phoning 996, while the phone number of the ambulance is 997.
35. Language barrier is a serious difficultly when dealing with the police. Road police officers usually do not speak foreign languages. Therefore, in the case of an accident, you should take all possible measures in order to talk to the police in the presence of an interpreter.
36. Experienced motorists advise to monitor the situation on the road carefully and constantly pay attention to other vehicles. Remember that you can expect literally everything from drivers in Saudi Arabia - unacceptable maneuvers, unexpected braking and speeding up, driving at a high speed and careless behavior – because of all these foreign motorists often say they feel frustrated on the roads of Saudi Arabia.
37. When driving on major roads of the country, foreign drivers are recommended to keep as close to the roadside as possible – fans of fast driving usually choose the left lane, so it is better to stay away from it.
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