The (TGA) recorded 93,259 transport violations and impounded 2,762 vehicles during February, following more than 464,126 inspections across land, sea, and rail sectors. This campaign reflects the authority’s commitment to improving service quality and enhancing public safety.

Inspection Campaign Across Transport Sectors

The TGA carried out large-scale inspections covering all major transport sectors in the Kingdom to ensure compliance with national regulations and safety standards.

• Land transport: 456,363 inspections with 92% compliance

• Maritime transport: 7,720 inspections with 99% compliance

• Rail transport: 43 inspections with 100% compliance

These results demonstrate the integrated efforts of inspection teams in monitoring transport activities nationwide.

Recorded Violations and Enforcement Measures

According to the authority, 93,230 violations were recorded in land transport activities, while 29 violations were registered in the maritime sector.

Legal penalties were imposed on violators, including the impounding of 2,762 vehicles that failed to meet regulatory and technical requirements.

Major Types of Violations

Inspection teams identified several major violations, including:

• Failure to meet vehicle and cargo safety standards

• Unauthorized passenger transport using private vehicles

• Operating without a valid driver’s license

• Using vehicles with expired operating permits

The authority stressed that such violations pose risks to passengers and public safety.

Regions with the Highest Number of Violations

Several regions recorded high numbers of violations during the February inspections.

• 36,348 violations

•  20,164 violations

•  9,027 violations

• 8,506 violations

• 5,026 violations

The remaining violations were distributed across other regions of the Kingdom.

Commitment to Safety and Service Quality

The Transport General Authority reaffirmed that these inspection campaigns aim to strengthen transport safety, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure full compliance with national regulations.

Transport operators and drivers were urged to follow legal requirements and technical standards to avoid penalties and contribute to safer mobility.

Conclusion

The detection of more than 93,000 violations and the impounding of thousands of vehicles highlight the TGA’s strict enforcement of transport laws. Through continuous inspections and firm penalties, the authority continues to improve road safety and service standards across Saudi Arabia.