Saudi traffic authorities impound 2,283 vehicles parked in disabled parking spaces
As part of its ongoing efforts to enforce traffic discipline and ensure the rights of all road users, the General Directorate of Traffic in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the results of its intensive field campaign that targeted the enforcement of regulations against vehicles parked in spaces designated for people with disabilities.
Official statistics issued by the Saudi Traffic Department revealed that the campaign resulted in the seizure of 2,283 vehicles in violation in various regions of the Kingdom, as their owners parked in places designated for this valuable category, which is a clear violation of their rights and a violation that warrants punishment according to the traffic system.
Continued field campaigns to promote safety
Traffic departments confirmed that this measure is part of ongoing and intensive field operations in all cities and governorates, aimed at monitoring and apprehending all types of violating vehicles, with a particular focus on violations that infringe upon human rights, such as the misuse of parking spaces designated for people with disabilities. Through these campaigns, the relevant authorities seek to raise traffic awareness and reduce dangerous behaviors that obstruct the movement of others.
Rights and legal dimensions of the violation
Under its Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia places great importance on empowering people with disabilities and improving their quality of life, including ensuring their ease of movement and access to public and private facilities. Designated parking spaces are a fundamental right guaranteed by law to facilitate their daily lives, not an optional privilege.
The Saudi traffic law stipulates strict penalties for those who park in these places without authorization. This violation is classified as a violation that exposes the perpetrator to fines, in addition to impounding the vehicle in some cases, in order to ensure that such violations, which reflect a lack of awareness of social responsibility, are not repeated.
A call for cooperation and commitment
In closing, the traffic departments urged all drivers to cooperate and fully comply with the rules and regulations stipulated in the traffic law, and to respect the directional signs and road markings that designate parking spaces for people with disabilities. They emphasized that adherence to these regulations reflects the civilized progress of society and contributes to creating a safe and organized traffic environment for everyone.
