Saudi traffic police seize 7,518 illegal motorcycles in one week
Saudi authorities confiscated 7,518 motorcycles violating traffic laws during a nationwide crackdown from September 20 to 26, 2026.
In a nationwide crackdown spanning from September 20 to 26, 2026, Saudi authorities seized a total of 7,518 motorcycles that were found to be in violation of traffic laws, according to the General Directorate of Traffic. The operation, which took place across the Kingdom, aimed to address illegal motorcycles found in violation of traffic regulations.
The crackdown was part of ongoing field campaigns conducted by traffic departments in all regions to enforce traffic rules. The directorate announced the results of the campaign on its official X platform account, urging the public to cooperate and adhere to traffic rules.
Riyadh emerged as the leading city in terms of motorcycle seizures, with 3,324 motorcycles confiscated. Jeddah followed closely behind with 2,402 motorcycles seized, while Taif saw the confiscation of 180 motorcycles, the Eastern Province had 408, Makkah had 227, Jazan had 281, Najran had 138, and Madinah had 115 motorcycles taken in violation of traffic laws.
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