confirmed General Traffic Department Following emergency vehicles while they are using their sirens is uncivilized behavior and a serious traffic violation that could lead to dire consequences. She emphasized the necessity of giving emergency vehicles the right of way, given the vital humanitarian work they perform in saving lives and property.
Pursuing emergency vehicles
The administration explained that chasing emergency vehicles while they are performing their duties is an irresponsible act and can disrupt the work of rescue, ambulance and fire crews, which may lead to delays in reaching accident sites or emergency situations, and thus increase the risks to people’s lives.
Traffic violation
According to traffic regulations, the violation of chasing emergency vehicles exposes violators to fines ranging from 500 riyals to 900 riyals, depending on the circumstances of the violation and its impact on the progress of emergency operations.
The General Directorate of Traffic urges drivers to act responsibly and with full awareness when dealing with emergency vehicles, and to abide by traffic laws that contribute to everyone's safety. It also calls for raising public awareness about the importance of cooperating with emergency teams and facilitating their passage during emergencies.
