New Vehicle Insurance Monitoring System in Saudi Arabia

New Vehicle Insurance Monitoring System in Saudi Arabia

The official account of the General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has announced that starting from yesterday, October 1, 2023, a new system has been implemented to monitor whether your vehicle is insured. It will also detect violations if the insurance period has expired, and this process will be conducted electronically.

Here are the details:

The administration explained through the Absher platform that the monitoring process to check your vehicle's insurance will automatically occur every 15 days, wherever you are in Saudi Arabia. It's important to note that this violation is separate and unrelated to any other violations.

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Now, let’s discuss how to check the validity of your vehicle's insurance:

1. First and foremost, log in to your Absher account.
2. Navigate to "Vehicle Services" and then click on "Inquiries."
3. Next, select "Vehicle Insurance Validity."
4. Fill in the required details.
5. That's it! Your insurance status will be displayed.

Regarding the fine for not having valid insurance:

The General Directorate of Traffic previously stated that the fine for not having valid insurance for vehicles ranges between 100 and 150 Saudi Riyals.

Lastly, the traffic department has strongly emphasized the importance of following traffic rules and regulations. They urge all drivers, whether citizens or residents, to ensure their vehicles are insured, as this is essential for protecting your rights in the event of a traffic accident.

Sources:

(General Directorate of Traffic)