Saudi traffic department: Using a cell phone while vehicle is static at lights not a violation

A policeman directs traffic in Asir, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Updated 19 November 2017
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Saudi traffic department: Using a cell phone while vehicle is static at lights not a violation

JEDDAH: The Saudi General Department of Traffic (GDT) has clarified that using a cell phone with earpieces or external speakers while driving is not considered a traffic violation.

The GDT added that using the mobile while the vehicle is completely static at traffic lights is not a traffic violation either, according to Al-Masdar news website.

The GDT had announced last week that it would soon implement a new mechanism for monitoring the violations of using the mobiles and not fastening the seatbelts through the use of special cameras.


Saudi ambassador meets Yemen detainee negotiating delegation

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber meets with a negotiating delegation concerned with detainees in country.
Updated 25 December 2025
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Saudi ambassador meets Yemen detainee negotiating delegation

  • During meeting in Riyadh, ambassador commended the significant efforts by the negotiating team, which recently culminated in an agreement

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber met with a negotiating delegation concerned with detainees in the country on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting in Riyadh, the ambassador commended the significant efforts by the negotiating team, which recently culminated in an agreement.

He also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s continued support for the complete release of all detainees, abductees and forcibly disappeared persons from all parties.

During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of completing implementation procedures, exchanging lists and records, and expediting the execution of the agreed mechanism for the exchange process.