Saudi driving license for women
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was able to achieve a historic achievement after it allowed women to drive cars in 2018. Since then, the General Traffic Department has set conditions and controls for women wishing to obtain a driving license.
- Issuing a driving license.
- Print a vehicle repair permit.
- Ending traffic accident procedures.
- The applicant must be over 18 years of age.
- The woman must be completely free of any diseases that prevent her from driving safely and soundly, and a medical examination must be performed to ensure this.
The process of obtaining a driving license requires paying an amount of 400 Saudi riyals upon obtaining the license for a period of ten years. In addition, the applicant must pay an amount of 450 Saudi riyals to enroll in an organized private course to teach her traffic rules and road safety principles.
This achievement is an important step towards development and progress in Saudi society, which highlights the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to achieve development and economic and social transformation in the country. It is expected that traffic laws and training programs will be strengthened to ensure the safety of Saudi women on the roads and enhance confidence in their ability to drive.
How much does a driving license cost in Saudi Arabia for women?
The cost of obtaining a driving license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia varies based on the validity period and type of license. According to this data, women must pay an amount of 435 Saudi riyals to avail their driving license.
The data also indicates that the fee for issuing a temporary driving license is about 100 Saudi riyals.
Temporary licenses were the only option available before this new system. The cost of a temporary driving license is about 100 Saudi riyals, which means that women who feel like driving a car for a temporary period will have to pay this amount.
Female applicants must be examined for a driver’s license by attending an organized private course, and they must pay an amount of 450 Saudi riyals to benefit from this course.
However, women can obtain a driving license valid for 10 years for 400 Saudi riyals, while the cost of a driving license valid for up to two years is 100 Saudi riyals.
On the other hand, data indicate that the fees for traffic procedures to obtain a driving license range from 20 Saudi riyals for a motorbike driving license to 100 Saudi riyals for a public works vehicle driving license.
Table showing the cost of a driving license for women:
Type of licenseDurationCost (in Saudi Riyals)Temporary license-100Valid driving licenseTwo years40Valid driving license10 سنوات400Private driving license-435Motorcycle licence-20Public works vehicle license-100
What is the legal age for a driving license in Saudi Arabia for women?
What are the driving license conditions for women?
- Personal photos measuring 4×6:6 personal photos measuring 4×6 must be submitted in the application for a driver’s license.
- Enrolling in a driving school:Women must attend an approved driving school to receive practical and theoretical lessons on traffic rules and driving safety.
- Required age:A woman wishing to obtain a driving license must be over a certain age. The applicant is often required to be at least 18 years old.
- Medical examination certificate:Medical examinations are conducted in one of the approved health centers, and obtaining a driving license requires that the woman be completely free of any diseases that prevent her from driving safely and soundly.
- Payment of traffic violations:Some authorities require that all previous traffic violations on the vehicle be paid before obtaining a driving license.
- Residence document:Some countries require a valid residence document for foreign women wishing to obtain a driving license.
If the applicant is not fully proficient in driving, training requires up to 90 hours. In this case, the study of driving is divided into several stages, including theoretical and practical study to acquire the skills necessary to drive safely.
For people who are good at driving and want to obtain a private driving license, the training period in this case takes about 10 days. During this period, the applicant must meet specific requirements and successfully pass driving and theory tests.
If the applicant does not succeed in passing the tests, he must retake the tests again. This process can take a period of one to five days until the data and information are verified and the necessary procedures are completed.
How many hours of training in a driving school?
The number of training hours in a driving school varies according to the chosen program and the applicant’s skill level. If the applicant is proficient in driving at an intermediate level, the number of hours of training will be approximately 12 hours. If he cannot drive, the number of training hours can reach 30 hours. It should be noted that according to the new decision regarding driving licenses, the number of daily training hours does not exceed 3 hours.
What are the mistakes that lead to failure in the driving test?
Is there a fine for expiring a driving license?
The value of this fine is set at 100 Saudi riyals for each year or part thereof after the expiration of a period of 60 days from the date of license expiration.
According to the General Traffic Department in the Kingdom, if the validity of the driving license is not renewed after its expiration, a fine of 100 Saudi riyals will be imposed for each year of delay. Hence, this amount is calculated for each year after the expiry of the 60 days that a citizen is allowed to renew his licence. The citizen is given a delay period of three years, but is required to pay a fine for each year of delay in renewing the license.
The Public Administration shed light on this fine when responding to a person’s inquiry, saying: “Failing to renew the license on time and after the expiration of the 60-day period will impose a financial fine on you.” The Public Administration responded in another tweet: “Failing to renew the license on time and after the expiration of the 60-day period will result in a fine of 100 riyals.”
Saudi Traffic explained that the fine for an expired license is calculated at 100 riyals for each year or part thereof after 60 days have passed from the date of license expiration. After a full year has passed since the license expires, an amount of 100 Saudi riyals will be imposed as a fine.
What are the types of licenses?
The General Driving License is the most common type of license and is available for cars with a capacity of no more than 8 passengers. This type of license allows drivers to operate various types of vehicles.
As for a private driving license, this type of license is granted to anyone who drives a vehicle with a capacity of no more than 8 people, or a private transportation vehicle. This type of license is mainly used for private cars.