Saudi Traffic Fine Check, Efaa Platform and 25% Discount Payment Rules 2026

Following traffic law properly is extremely important for drivers and expatriate Bangladeshis residing in Saudi Arabia. Because of the modern artificial intelligence-equipped Saher camera and the national violation platform 'Efaa', a fine message automatically arrives on mobile instantly upon breaking traffic law. Recently, the Saudi Ministry of Interior and the Traffic Police Directorate have implemented a historic royal financial discount of up to 25 percent on all accumulated traffic fines within a specific period, to ease the financial burden on regular drivers and expatriates. This article explains in detail all the steps for checking fines on the Efaa platform, accepting the discount, and safe online payment.

1. What Is the Efaa National Platform and Why Is It Used?

Previously, only the Absher portal had to be used to know traffic fines in Saudi Arabia. However, the National Platform for Violations, or 'Efaa' (efaa.sa), operated by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), now serves as the central single database for all types of government fines. The main features of the Efaa platform are:

Multi-purpose fines on a single platform: Convenience of seeing traffic fines (Muroor), municipal fines (Baladiyah), corona or health regulation violations, and internal security fines all at once.

Instant search without password: Fines can be verified using only a valid Iqama number and date of birth, without any username or password complication.

SADAD reference number: Get a specific SADAD bill number against each individual fine and the exact accounting of the applicable discounted amount.

2. Steps for Checking Traffic Fines on the Efaa Portal

Follow the steps below to search for details of traffic fines in your or your establishment's name on the Efaa portal:

Access the website: Enter the official link efaa.sa from any browser and select the English language.

Select individual category: Click on the 'Individuals' option on the homepage.

Fill in information: Write your 10-digit active Iqama number in the 'National ID or Iqama Number' box. Then select the correct date of birth (Gregorian or Hijri) from the calendar below.

Complete the search: Write the security captcha code on screen and press the 'Inquire' button. When an OTP code arrives on your mobile number, type it and submit.

On the screen, you will clearly see the correct location, date, time, and amount of the relevant fine for your violation. To brush up on driving-related rules, you can read our Saudi Driving License and Traffic Guideline guide.

3. List of Common Saher Traffic Violations and Fees 2026

Modern high-definition Saher cameras remain active 24 hours on Saudi Arabia's highways. Common mistakes for which expatriates get fined:

Speeding: For 10 to 20 km over the set speed limit, a fine of 150 to 300 riyals, and for over 30 km excess, a fine of up to a maximum of 2,000 riyals.

Using mobile phone while driving: If the driver holds a mobile phone in hand, it is directly caught by the sensor, and a fine of 500 to 900 riyals is imposed.

Not fastening seatbelt: If the driver and the front passenger's seatbelt are not fastened, a fine of 150 to 300 riyals is imposed.

Disobeying red light signal: The minimum fine for crossing a red light at a traffic signal can be 3,000 to 6,000 riyals.

Our Absher Account and Self-Service Kiosk Guide will be extremely helpful for safe driving and vehicle ownership-related approval.

4. Royal 25% Discount Benefit and SADAD Payment Rules

Under the directive of His Majesty the King and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, you do not need to fill out any separate form to get the effective 25% discount that simplifies traffic fine payment. It is automatically included in the banking system:

Open your bank app: Log into your Al Rajhi, SNB, Riyad Bank, or any other active Saudi bank app.

Go to bill payment: Select 'SADAD & Payments' from the menu and go to the 'Government Payments' section.

Select the bill code: Select 'MOI Traffic Violations' (bill code 023) as the biller.

Provide Iqama: Search violations with your own Iqama number and you will see the remaining 75% payment balance shown, with 25% automatically deducted from your original fine.

Confirm payment: Click the Pay button and give the OTP, and your invoice will be paid instantly, and the traffic record will be completely cleared.

5. Rules for Filing an Objection on Absher Against an Incorrect Fine

Sometimes an unreasonable traffic fine can appear on your car due to a camera error or another car's fault. The rules for filing a legal objection against this kind of unjust fine:

Time limit: The objection must be filed within a maximum of 30 days after the fine message arrives.

Method: Log into your personal Absher account and go to 'My Services' > 'Traffic' > 'Dispute Traffic Violations' option.

Photo verification: Review the relevant fine's camera photo and time. If you are sure you did not commit the offense, write the reason and submit.

The traffic committee's expert team reviews your appeal, and if truth is found, cancels the fine and waives the money. However, if the appeal is rejected, it is wise to pay the fine within the specified time. Otherwise, the fine amount may increase after the set term, or bank account or driving services may be temporarily suspended.

6. Effect of Fines on Car Sales and Istimara Renewal

According to the provisions of Saudi traffic law, if any unresolved fine remains on a car, transfer of car ownership or license renewal is not possible. Additionally, if a fine is outstanding, obstacles are also faced in Iqama renewal and exit re-entry visa issuance. So immediately after paying a fine through the bank app, save the SADAD transaction's digital receipt as a PDF on your own phone. This receipt later serves as effective proof for resolving any technical discrepancy at the traffic office. Regularly follow traffic law and stay safe.

7. Terms and Conditions for Getting 25% to 50% Government Discount on Traffic Fines at Efaa and Absher

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior and National Security Council often announce special discount schemes by royal decree for amending traffic law and collecting traffic fines. For example, in a recent amendment, a one-time waiver of up to 50% on previous accumulated fines and a 25% discount benefit for paying regular fines within a specific time were provided.

Basic conditions for getting a discount on fines:

Specific time limit (Grace Period): Paying through Efaa or Absher's SADAD code within 30 to 45 days of the traffic case being recorded gets an automatic 25% discount.

Discount does not apply for serious traffic offenses: For offenses that endanger human life — such as: driving while intoxicated, crossing a red light while driving at more than 50 km/h over the speed, or illegal racing on a track — the government does not provide any discount on fines for these offenses.

Opportunity to pay in installments: In Absher's latest digital feature, an arrangement has been made to pay each fine separately like an installment if unable to pay traffic fines all at once.

8. Saher Camera Tracking and Filing an Appeal Within 30 Days Against an Incorrect Fine

State-of-the-art artificial intelligence-equipped 'Saher' cameras have been installed at all major roads and intersections in Saudi Arabia. These cameras take precise photos not just of a car's speed, but also if the driver does not fasten the seatbelt or touches a mobile phone while keeping a hand on the steering wheel, and instantly send a fine via SMS.

However, if due to a machine error you see that the fine has come unjustly (such as: your plate was read due to another car, or the camera mis-detected despite you wearing a seatbelt), you can file a legal appeal within 30 days:

Log into your Absher Individual account. Click on the 'Services' -> 'Traffic (المرو)' -> 'Objection to Traffic Violations' tab. Observe the camera photo and detailed description next to the specific fine. Click the 'Submit Objection' button and write arguments and evidence in support of your claim. The traffic committee's review board usually manually re-verifies the photo within 7 working days. If it is proven that the camera was wrong, the fine is completely cancelled and removed from the database.

9. Iqama Renewal, License, and Exit Re-Entry Blockage If Traffic Fines Are Outstanding

In Saudi Arabia, traffic fines have been integrated with other government services. If any unpaid fine remains against your Iqama, the Ministry of Interior's central server imposes an administrative restriction on you.

Government services that are immediately blocked due to outstanding fines:

Your kafeel cannot apply for your annual Iqama renewal. An exit re-entry (Khuruj Awda) visa cannot be issued for going home on leave. Driving license renewal or obtaining a new category of license will be blocked. Even the file process for kafala transfer to another company will get stuck. So it is essential for every expatriate to keep their profile clean by paying the fine as soon as it occurs.

Besides paying fines directly with a credit card or Apple Pay on the Efaa portal, payment can be completed on the SADAD code in just 1 minute through any bank app in Saudi Arabia:

Log into your bank account (such as Al Rajhi, SNB, or Alinma). Select the 'Government Payments & MOI' category. Select 'Traffic Violations' as the service type. Select 'Query by Violator ID' as the payment method and type your 10-digit Iqama number. A list of all outstanding fines and the final amount including the applicable government discount will appear on screen. As soon as you press the 'Confirm Payment' button, the fine status will become paid, and clearance will be updated in the Absher system.

How to Pay a Traffic Fine for a Rental Car?

If any Saher camera fines you while driving a car rented from a rent-a-car company in Saudi Arabia, the rental company transfers the fine directly to the driver's Iqama or driving license number through the 'Tamm' system. This fine then becomes visible on the driver's personal Efaa portal, and the driver must pay it directly through the SADAD code.