Speed Limits
- 1/15Maximum speed limit when driving on a Highway.
Highways are designed for faster travel, so the maximum speed limit is generally 120 km/h.
Speed limit range for driving on rural roads.
Rural roads balance faster travel with varying conditions, hence a speed limit range between 50-80 km/h.
Speed limit in urban areas.
In urban areas, a lower speed limit of 45 km/h is set to ensure safety due to higher pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Minimum legal driving speed on expressways connecting to the borders.
A minimum speed of 80 km/h is enforced on these expressways to maintain smooth traffic flow on high-speed routes.
Maximum legal driving speed on expressways between the 6th and 2nd Ring Roads.
Expressways within these specific ring roads typically have a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h.
Minimum speed limit for cars on expressways between the 2nd and 1st Ring Roads.
Cars on these expressways must maintain at least 40 km/h to prevent impeding traffic flow.
Maximum and minimum speed limits on the 5th Ring Road from King Abdulaziz Al-Saud road to the Andalus crossroad in the west.
Specific sections of ring roads have defined speed limits to effectively regulate traffic flow.
Maximum speed limit for cars on the 1st Ring Road.
The 1st Ring Road, as a major urban expressway, has a designated maximum speed limit of 100 km/h for cars.
Minimum speed limit for cars on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ring Roads.
A minimum speed of 45 km/h is required on these ring roads to ensure consistent traffic flow.
Speed limit for cars on main roads in inside areas.
Main roads within urban areas typically have a speed limit of 60 km/h to balance movement and safety.
Maximum speed limit for cars in residential areas.
In residential areas, a lower maximum speed limit of 45 km/h prioritizes the safety of residents and pedestrians.
Speed limit for vehicles on the 2nd Ring Road.
The 2nd Ring Road has a speed limit of 80 km/h, consistent with its role as an urban arterial road.
Speed limit for vehicles when driving on the 3rd Ring Road.
The 3rd Ring Road also has a speed limit of 80 km/h, aligning with other urban ring roads for moderate-speed traffic.
Minimum speed limit for a car on expressways between the 6th Ring Road and 2nd Ring Road.
Cars on these expressways must maintain a minimum speed of 50 km/h to ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent congestion.
Punishment for exceeding the speed limit on main and internal roads.
Exceeding the speed limit on these roads is a serious offense that can result in imprisonment or a significant fine.