Periodic car inspection procedures

Periodic car inspection procedures

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been keen to raise awareness of traffic safety and encourage adherence to instructions and guidelines issued by traffic and relevant security authorities.

One of the most important safety requirements is periodic inspection of cars to maintain the safety of the vehicle driving on the roads, detect faults early, and reduce environmental pollution.

When should the car be inspected?

The vehicle must be inspected in the following cases:

• Periodically before the inspection expires.
• When transferring car ownership from one person to another.
• When foreign vehicles enter the Kingdom through approved customs ports.

What are the procedures for periodic vehicle inspections?

The executive regulations of the new periodic vehicle inspection system stipulate the procedures for periodic vehicle inspection, which are:

• Book an appointment to have the car checked through the official website.
• Arrive at the examination site on time.
• The authority examines the car’s documents and matches them with the driving license.
• The technician drives the vehicle and places it on the inspection path.
• The authority issues a technical inspection document for the vehicle that successfully passed the inspection through the official website.

What are the conditions for passing the periodic car inspection?

The following parts of the vehicle must be inspected to pass the periodic vehicle inspection:

• Inspect the bottom of the car such as the steering system, oil smuggling, liquids, fuel tank, tires, etc.
• Check the percentage of gas emissions from the exhaust side.
• Check brakes and wheel deflection.
• Check the intensity of the front lighting.

How much do periodic car inspections cost?

How much do periodic car inspections cost?

The official periodic car inspection website “Vehicle Safety Center” has set the financial fee for the inspection for each vehicle, as the value of the periodic inspection fee for private cars is 115 Saudi riyals, including value-added tax. If the inspection fails, the beneficiary can re-inspect the car at a value of 37 Saudi riyals, including tax.

When does a car fail a regular inspection?

The car fails to pass the periodic inspection of cars if it contains major malfunctions such as brake or tire damage, etc.

The inspection authority issues a re-examination document stating:

• Parts that failed to pass inspection and faulty devices.
• The specified period and number of opportunities available for technical re-inspection of the vehicle.

What are the reasons for refusing a car inspection?

What are the reasons for refusing a car inspection?

The authority licensed to conduct periodic inspections has the right to exclude violating vehicles if one of the following violations occurs:

• Failure to match the data recorded for the vehicle in the driving license.
• The presence of a defect or fundamental modification in the vehicle’s structure.
• Modifying the vehicle for use for other purposes without obtaining approval from the competent authorities, such as converting the vehicle into a taxi.
• The car plate category does not match the car and violates the traffic system, such as the plate designated for heavy transport that was installed on a private car.

What are the steps to book a regular car inspection appointment?

The unified platform for periodic technical inspection appointments for vehicles has made it possible to book an appointment for the beneficiary wishing to conduct a new inspection of his vehicle through their official website by following the following steps:

• Visit the website “Vehicle Safety Center“
• From the home page, search for available reservations by area name, vehicle type, date and time.
• A list of search results will appear.
• Select “Book an Appointment”
• Log in using your national ID number and registered password or via the national unified access.

What is the penalty for failure to undergo periodic examination?

Anyone who does not submit the vehicle for periodic inspection will be punished with a fine ranging from 150 to 300 Saudi riyals, in accordance with the Traffic Penalties and Violations Regulations.

It is important to seek the advice of a traffic lawyer to help you avoid and object to violations.

A traffic lawyer from the office of Attorney Abdul Majeed Al Rashid provides a variety of legal services, including studying and analyzing cases, drafting legal memoranda and defenses, filing objections to traffic violations, representing clients before the competent authorities and following up on legal procedures, attending sessions before the competent courts, and pleading on behalf of clients, among others.