{
  "id": 6947965,
  "title": "Saudi Traffic Directorate sets 6 conditions for heavy trucks on roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/saudi-traffic-directorate-sets-6-conditions-for-heavy-trucks-on-roads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T15:54:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664512/saudi-arabia/saudi-traffic-directorate-sets-6-conditions-for-heavy-trucks-on-roads"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Traffic has outlined six conditions for truck and heavy equipment drivers utilizing roads. The first stipulation requires drivers to utilize the rightmost lane on roads with multiple lanes. Secondly, drivers must adhere to designated times for entering or exiting urban areas. Secured and fastened loads are mandatory to prevent any objects from falling during transit. Drivers are forbidden from transporting passengers in vehicles not designed for such purposes. At night, when trucks are stationary, a triangular warning sign or reflector must be placed a safe distance behind the vehicle. Lastly, drivers must ensure their loads comply with stipulated dimensions and weight limits to avoid infractions and potential hazards. The directorate stresses that driver adherence to these regulations is crucial for enhancing road safety and safeguarding all road users. The shared responsibility between drivers and authorities in implementing these rules is essential, as they serve as the first line of defense against risks associated with truck traffic. Compliance not only reduces risks but also promotes traffic discipline and upholds the highest standards of public safety on Saudi Arabian roads.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has mandated six conditions for truck and heavy equipment drivers while their vehicles are traveling on roads. Firstly, truck drivers are required to use the rightmost lane on multi-lane roads. Secondly, they should adhere to the permitted times for entering or exiting cities. It is also stipulated that transported loads must be securely…",
  "key_points": [
    "Drivers must use rightmost lane on multi-lane roads.",
    "Loads must be secured and passengers not transported.",
    "Triangular sign/reflectors required for stationary trucks at night."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}