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Road Maintenance
Annual Road inspections are conducted to determine maintenance needs through a comprehensive survey that assesses the condition of asphalt pavement layers and identifies the levels and spread of damage using advanced laser technologies. A thorough evaluation of non-pavement structures and elements is also performed. The Ministry strives to improve the performance of maintenance and operation works by utilizing advanced technologies to diagnose road issues, evaluate their impact on users, and predict future road conditions.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made great efforts in developing public transportation, including the National Center for Road Safety, information on land transportation methods and current security and safety measures. It also contains information on traffic safety, insurance, and statistics on the number of deaths resulting from traffic accidents. In addition, you will find information on programs and projects launched by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City for Transport Development. This section also provides information on maritime and air transport, electronic applications launched by the Ministry of Transport, and human capital development programs for road safety.You can explore the available services through the following link.
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Transportation and Mobility for People with Disabilities
Vehicles for People with Disabilities
The government provides financial support of up to SAR 150,000 for individuals with disabilities and their families, under specific conditions, to secure vehicles tailored to their needs. For more details, please visit the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website.
Service for Transportation Fare Reduction Card Requests
This service enables Saudi citizens with disabilities and their companions to issue a digital card that provides a 50% discount on government transportation services, subject to terms and conditions. To apply, please visit the following link.
Service for Traffic Facilities Card Requests
This service allows individuals with disabilities to issue an electronic card that enables them to access designated parking spaces and park in spots reserved for them across the Kingdom without restrictions. You can apply through the following link.
Accessibility and Parking
Universal Accessibility
As part of the Universal Accessibility Program, the King Salman Center for Disability Research has launched a set of guides and regulations to adapt urban environments, transportation systems, and public spaces to meet the needs of people with disabilities. These guides include:
Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in Land Transport: Targets planners, engineers, and decision-makers and relies on international standards and practices to develop facilities related to land transportation.
Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in Marine Transport: Focuses on international maritime standards to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in the Urban Environment: Provides instructions for architects and engineers to design facilities that meet everyone's needs.
Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in Tourist Destinations and Accommodation Sectors: Designed for tourism industry workers to offer appropriate services for tourists with disabilities.
Special Travel Guide for People with Disabilities: Issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation to support the rights of individuals with disabilities and facilitate their movement within Saudi airports.
Designated Parking
Special parking spaces are allocated for individuals with disabilities in all public areas, with financial penalties imposed on unauthorized users. Individuals with disabilities can benefit from these spaces by obtaining a digital traffic facilities card. To apply for the card, please visit the following link.
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Road Maintenance
Annual Road inspections are conducted to determine maintenance needs through a comprehensive survey that assesses the condition of asphalt pavement layers and identifies the levels and spread of damage using advanced laser technologies. A thorough evaluation of non-pavement structures and elements is also performed. The Ministry strives to improve the performance of maintenance and operation works by utilizing advanced technologies to diagnose road issues, evaluate their impact on users, and predict future road conditions.
Road Safety
The Ministry of Transport places great emphasis on road safety by adopting the best technical standards in road design and using modern materials and equipment during implementation to ensure compliance with safety standards. In addition to appropriate road design, the Ministry provides all safety features, such as guide signs, reflective markings, water drainage systems, barriers, and guardrails to prevent animals from entering highways. The Ministry continuously monitors and enhances road safety and collaborates with relevant authorities on traffic safety committees.
National Road Safety Center
The National Road Safety Center was established in October 2018 as part of an initiative to reduce traffic accident fatalities under the National Transformation Program 2020. The center aims to enhance traffic safety through coordination among relevant entities, providing technical support, and developing a road safety data system to collect relevant data. This system helps in issuing analytical accident reports, creating digital maps of accident-prone areas, and generating national indicators.
Traffic Safety
Traffic safety aims to implement plans, programs, and preventive measures to reduce traffic accidents, safeguarding lives, property, and national security. Traffic safety focuses on three main elements: the vehicle, the road, and the human factor. The General Department of Traffic makes significant efforts to raise driver awareness, promote compliance with traffic regulations, and address incorrect behaviors to reduce accidents and road risks. For more information, click here.
Traffic System
The traffic system includes regulations related to organizing traffic movement, such as vehicle registration, driver’s licenses, accidents, and traffic violations. These regulations apply to all vehicles, pedestrians, and animals on public roads and are enforced by the relevant authorities to ensure compliance with the system and its associated penalties. To view the new traffic system and its executive regulations, click here.
Road Accident Statistics
The Ministry of Interior, represented by its security sectors, has continued its efforts to enhance traffic safety as a top priority to reduce accidents and protect lives and property. These efforts have contributed to a 50% reduction in road accident fatalities.
As part of its commitment to improving road safety and providing a secure traffic environment, the Ministry of Interior, through Public Security, has established over 11 centers to manage safety and security on external roads. Additionally, more than 1,100 kilometers of roads have been covered with personnel and security vehicles equipped with advanced technologies during the first 9 months of 2024. This coverage includes 24/7 monitoring of external roads, supported by electronic security systems to achieve a response time of no more than 10 minutes.
The Ministry has achieved a significant milestone in reducing the road accident fatality rate in the Kingdom, which decreased from 28.8 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016 to approximately 13 deaths in 2023. It also identified 20 high-risk external roads and adopted operational performance indicators, leading to a 25.9% reduction in fatalities during the first 9 months of 2024 compared to 2023.
The Ministry has intensified its efforts in collaboration with traffic safety committees in regional emirates to implement strategic joint projects with government and private entities. These initiatives aim to instill positive values and address improper driving behaviors, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance community awareness and ensure the safety of drivers.
Traffic Accident Monitoring Center at Riyadh Municipality
The Traffic Accident Monitoring Center at Riyadh Municipality is a vital initiative aimed at enhancing road safety in the city. The center was inaugurated in August 2024 under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Region and Chairman of the High Committee for Traffic Safety, and in the presence of His Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh.
The center aims to establish a comprehensive system for accurately and reliably monitoring traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. It leverages modern technologies to support research and studies on traffic safety, identify and analyze high-accident locations, and apply global methodologies in accident analysis. This includes determining "black spots" at intersections, categorizing them based on their severity, and implementing the necessary traffic improvements.
The process of addressing accident-prone locations at the center involves obtaining data from relevant authorities, analyzing and processing it for standardization and preparation. This is followed by creating a heat map of accident locations in the city and identifying black spots using international standards and technical methods. Subsequently, traffic studies are conducted, and engineering solutions are designed to improve hazardous locations and enhance traffic safety.
The center serves as a key tool in supporting the traffic safety system by focusing on the precise collection and analysis of data to pinpoint high-risk areas and develop appropriate solutions. Its establishment is one of the recommendations of the High Committee for Traffic Safety in the Riyadh Region and operates under the supervision of the Executive Committee for Traffic Safety in collaboration with relevant entities.
Through these efforts, the center seeks to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by reducing road accident fatalities, enhancing quality of life, and ensuring a safe traffic environment for all road users.
Report on Traffic Accidents in Riyadh Districts and Municipalities for 2024
Total Accidents
The total number of traffic accidents in Riyadh reached 28,563, distributed across various districts and municipalities according to field statistics.
Districts with the Highest Number of Accidents
The highest accident rates were recorded in the following districts:
Al-Rimal: 1,365 accidents, the highest among all districts.
Tuwaiq: 1,336 accidents.
Diriyah: 825 accidents.
Dahret Laban: 788 accidents.
Al-Aarid: 619 accidents.
Al-Narjis: 556 accidents.
Al-Aziziyah: 524 accidents.
Al-Janadriyah: 522 accidents.
Al-Munsiyah: 513 accidents.
Badr: 495 accidents.
Al-Naseem Al-Sharqi: 488 accidents.
Al-Naseem Al-Gharbi: 483 accidents.
Al-Olaya: 471 accidents.
Al-Malqa: 447 accidents.
Al-Qadisiyah: 393 accidents.
Al-Yarmouk: 392 accidents.
Al-Qirawan: 389 accidents.
Qurtubah: 350 accidents.
Al-Khaleej: 344 accidents.
Al-Nahdah: 334 accidents.
Districts with the Highest Accident Percentage
The districts with the highest percentage of total traffic accidents are:
Al-Rimal: 29.27% of total accidents.
Tuwaiq: 28.64% of total accidents.
Dahret Laban: 16.9% of total accidents.
Al-Aarid: 13.27% of total accidents.
Al-Narjis: 11.92% of total accidents.
Municipalities with the Highest Accident Rates
At the municipality level, the highest accident rates were recorded in:
Al-Rawdah Municipality: 34.6% of total accidents.
North Riyadh Municipality: 26.35% of total accidents.
Namar Municipality: 15.13% of total accidents.
Al-Olaya Municipality: 13.06% of total accidents.
Irqah Municipality: 10.86% of total accidents.
Analysis and Insights
The statistics indicate that high-density residential areas and commercial zones experience the highest number of traffic accidents, with Al-Rimal, Tuwaiq, and Dahret Laban leading the list. Additionally, municipalities with major traffic corridors, such as Al-Rawdah and North Riyadh, recorded the highest accident percentages.
The King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport is part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s ambitious city plan to equip Riyadh with public transport that will provide all population groups with suitable public transport services, accommodating existing and future mobility needs in Riyadh.
The project is dedicated to building, operating, and developing a world-class rapid transport network for Riyadh, providing comfortable, affordable, and time-saving mobility options for all citizens throughout the city. The project will be of great benefit to the traffic flow, economy, society, and environment in Riyadh. The public transport network will create an interconnected city with:
King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh
King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh is one of the ambitious plans adopted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide integrated public transport solutions in the capital and provide the city’s residents and visitors with appropriate public transport services that meet their current and future needs. The project aims to build and operate a fast public transport network according to the latest global technologies, providing residents with economical transportation options that contribute to reducing the excessive use of private vehicles, enhancing the local economy and preserving the environment, in addition to facilitating traffic and connecting different parts of the city through:
6 train tracks
84 train stations
80 bus tracks
2,860 bus stations
842 buses
The train and bus transportation services are integrated within the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh within a giant network with a capacity of 1.7 million passengers per day during the initial operating phase. The network has been developed according to precise standards that take into account several considerations, the most important of which are:
Connecting main points of interest such as ministries, universities, hospitals, commercial complexes, transport hubs and government facilities
Estimated traffic size on the roads
Expected number of passengers
Duration of the trip on each line of the public transport network
For more details about the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh, you can visit this link.
To explore routes, plan your trip, and book tickets, you can visit this link.
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Last Update:
05/22/2025
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