The General Traffic Department, representing Saudi Public Security, has announced a new regulation prohibiting unlicensed vehicles from entering the Holy Sites starting from Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 5 (June 11). This restriction will be in place until Dhul Hijjah 13 (June 19), according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The Hajj Security Forces Command for Traffic Affairs has stated that transporting pilgrims without a valid Hajj permit is a serious offense. Violators face penalties including fines up to 50,000 riyals and imprisonment for up to six months.

If the vehicle used for unauthorized transportation belongs to the transporter or any associates or shareholders, it may be confiscated by court order. After serving their sentence and paying the fine, expatriate violators will be deported, with reentry bans determined by applicable laws.

Cases of unauthorized pilgrim transport are handled by field control authorities and transferred to seasonal committees at Makkah's entry points. These committees review cases, issue administrative decisions, and impose penalties. For multiple unauthorized pilgrim transports, penalties are doubled.

Anyone attempting to enter Makkah without proper documentation will face a fine of 10,000 riyals. This applies to the holy city of Makkah, the Central Haram Area, the Holy Sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, the Haramain train station in Rusayfah, and various security and Hajj grouping centers. Violators of these regulations, including Saudi nationals, expatriates, and tourists, will be fined and, in the case of expatriates, deported and banned from reentering the Kingdom for specified periods.

Public Security emphasizes the importance of adhering to these rules to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all pilgrims during Hajj.