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- A foreign driver who hired in Kingdom can drive with Foreign driving license? Moroor response
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Saturday, October 21, 2023
A foreign driver who hired in Kingdom can drive with Foreign driving license? Moroor response
The General Traffic Department (Moroor) in Saudi Arabia clarified the guidelines for using a foreign driver who hired in the Kingdom to drive a vehicle. Trending Video : McDonald's Saudi Arabia donates 2 million riyals to Gaza
The Saudi Moroor through its official X (Twitter) handle stated that anyone hired as a driver in the Kingdom can drive a car with a valid driving license granted by his country.
- According to the General Traffic Department, this is for a duration of no more than 3 months as long as the license is translated by a recognized agency and fits the type of vehicle the driver is operating.
- In other statement, the General Traffic Department of Saudi Arabia revealed that a foreign visitor can drive a vehicle in the Kingdom with a valid international or foreign driving license for a period of 1 year, from the date of his entry in the Kingdom or its expiration, whichever comes first. Related : Saudi visitors can drive a vehicle in the Kingdom with their foreign driving license
- Earlier this, the Saudi Moroor warned against using phone while driving, as it threatens the safety of drivers and others. The Moroor added that, using mobile while driving leads to a lack of safety distance with oncoming vehicles, and bypassing road signs and warnings without being seen.
- Using a cell phone while driving leads to fluctuations in vehicle speed, failure to pay attention to nearby vehicles and pedestrians, sudden dangers and failure to adhere to the designated lanes on the roads.
- The authority also called for adhering to the turning lane and not overtaking, it contributes to organize traffic and safe and secure passage of vehicles. Most Viewed : General plan of new Abha International Airport