Driver in Saudi Arabia Deported with 12000 Riyals Fine - Traffic Laws by TGA & Taxi | Expatriates

In this video we explain the latest Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) enforcement against illegal passenger transport services in Saudi Arabia. A foreign driver was fined 12,000 Saudi Riyals and deported for using a private vehicle as an unlicensed taxi without a valid permit. The TGA has strict regulations under the new Road Transport Law, and anyone caught providing unlicensed taxi services (including picking up passengers, soliciting, hailing or transporting without authorization) faces heavy fines, vehicle impoundment, and even deportation. These rules are designed to protect passenger safety, ensure licensed operations, and support quality transport services across the Kingdom. This video breaks down what happens if you operate a private car as a taxi, what the penalties are, why licensing is mandatory, and how TGA is cracking down on illegal transport activities. We also cover how these rules affect both Saudi nationals and expatriates, what constitutes illegal passenger transport, and what you must do to stay compliant. Key Points Covered: ✔ Saudi Transport General Authority’s crackdown on illegal transport services. ✔ Fines up to SR20,000 for unlicensed passenger transport and vehicle impoundment for up to 60 days. ✔ Deportation for non-Saudi violators in repeated cases. ✔ Mandatory licensing required for any form of passenger transport. ✔ Illegal solicitation or hailing of passengers (‘munadah’ / ‘kadadah’) is prohibited. ✔ Fines and consequences for calling out to passengers or stopping without permission. ✔ The law protects passenger rights and safety while encouraging compliance. ✔ Ongoing inspection campaigns across Saudi regions. ✔ TGA’s goal to enhance safe, reliable transport services in line with national strategy. If you want to avoid fines, legal trouble or deportation, always make sure your vehicle and services are licensed and authorized by TGA before offering any passenger transport #SaudiTransportAuthority #TGA #SaudiArabia #TransportLaw #IllegalTaxi #PassengerSafety #SaudiNews #SaudiUpdate #ExpatLife #SaudiRegulations #RoadTransportLaw #TaxiPermit #Deportation #VehicleImpound #Kadadah #Munadah #PublicSafety #LegalPenalties #SaudiTransport #Riyadh #Jeddah #Dammam #SaudiFines #SaudiLaw #SaudiCompliance #SaudiTransportUpdates #ExpatsInSaudi #Saudilaws #TransportCompliance #SaudiTraffic #TransportAuthority #SaudiTransportRules #SaudiTransportPenalty