Saudi Traffic Safety: Sidewalks Are for Pedestrians — New eMoroor Campaign (2026)

The General Directorate of Traffic (eMoroor / المرور السعودي) has intensified its pedestrian safety campaign with a clear message: “Sidewalks are for pedestrians” (الأرصفة مخصصة لمرور المشاة).

📢 Latest tweet (21 Aug 2026): “الأرصفة مخصصة لمرور المشاة” — sidewalks are designated for pedestrian passage only. Source: @eMoroor

🚷 The Rule: Sidewalks = Pedestrians Only

⚖️ Legal basis: The Traffic Law’s violations schedule lists driving on sidewalks and stopping in places not designated for parking as finable offences (amounts below).

💰 Fines & Penalties (2026)

💡 Fines are issued via cameras and field patrols. Pay via SADAD/your bank app and check them on Absher.

🎯 Why This Matters for Expats

1. Residential compounds — delivery bikes, maintenance carts often use sidewalks
2. Commercial areas — double-parking blocks pedestrian access
3. School zones — children forced onto roads when sidewalks blocked
4. Prayer times — increased foot traffic near mosques

🛑 Common expat mistake: “Just parking for 5 minutes” on the sidewalk = still a violation.

📸 Recent eMoroor Campaign Highlights (Aug–Sep 2026)

🛣️ Road Responsibility: Don’t Leave Anything on the Road (5 Sep 2026)

📢 Tweet (5 Sep 2026): “الطريق مسؤولية الجميع، فلا تترك عليه ما قد يعرّض الآخرين للخطر.” — Source: @eMoroor

The Saudi Traffic Directorate reminds all road users that the road is everyone’s responsibility. Leaving objects on the carriageway — loose cargo, tools, sand, construction debris — can endanger other drivers and trigger fines.

What expats should know:

• Secure all loads — use ropes, nets, or enclosed trailers for any cargo on pickup trucks, SUVs, or trailers. Sand, gravel, and building materials are common offenders.
• Check before you drive — clear loose items from your trunk, roof rack, or truck bed. A loose water bottle can cause a multi-car pileup at highway speeds.
• Truck/drivers: ensure tarpaulins are properly fastened. Not covering and securing a transported load is a SAR 500–900 violation; leaving objects on a public road that endanger safety is SAR 1,000–2,000.
• Night visibility: debris is harder to see after dark — reduce speed and increase following distance on highways (especially Riyadh–Jeddah, Riyadh–Dammam).
• Report hazardous items: spotted debris on the road? Call 999 (police) or use the Kulluna Amn app to alert the nearest patrol.

⚠️ Fines (official violations schedule): SAR 500–900 for an uncovered/unsecured load; SAR 1,000–2,000 for leaving objects on a public road that endanger safety; SAR 300–500 for throwing objects out of a moving vehicle.

🔗 Related Violations Often Cited Together

✅ What You Should Do

• Never park/stop on sidewalks — even briefly
• Secure all loads before driving — loose cargo, sand, tools can endanger others
• Check your roof rack/truck bed for loose items before highway driving
• Report road debris via Kulluna Amn app or 999
• Educate household staff/drivers — they often park on sidewalks for deliveries
• Use designated parking — malls, streets, compounds have proper spots

🔗 Related Guides

• Saudi Traffic Fines & Rules 2026 — Complete Guide
• Muroor Appointment Booking Procedure
• How to Check Muroor Traffic Fine Online
• Saudi Driving License for Indian Expats — Complete Guide
• Procedure After Accident in Saudi Arabia

📝 Source & Updates

Primary source: @eMoroor — official Saudi General Directorate of Traffic (verified). Fine amounts: official traffic violations schedule published on the National Portal (my.gov.sa).

This article will be updated as new eMoroor traffic safety campaigns are announced. Last updated: 12 Nov 2026 (fine amounts corrected against the official violations schedule).

Not affiliated with eMoroor. For official fines/payments, use Absher or Tawakkalna.