Where you can and cannot park in Saudi Arabia — kerb markings, no-parking zones, disabled bays, paid parking, and fines. All verified from official sources.
Kerb markings
What do kerb colours mean?
Kerb (pavement edge) markings are the quickest way to know if you can park
Yellow Kerb
No stopping or parking at any time — not even briefly. You must not stop your vehicle here under any circumstances.
No Stopping
Blue & White Kerb
Paid or timed parking zone. Check posted signs for time limits and payment method. Use the Mawqif app in Riyadh and Jeddah.
Paid Parking
White Kerb / No Marking
Parking may be permitted — but always check for posted signs. Absence of markings does not automatically mean free parking.
Check Signs
Parking rules
Where you can and cannot park
Saudi Arabia strictly enforces parking rules — know where you stand
✅ Where parking is generally permitted
✅Designated parking bays and car parks
✅Areas with no yellow kerb or no-parking signs
✅Blue and white kerb zones — if you pay the fee
✅Residential streets — unless marked otherwise
✅Shopping mall car parks — within the marked bays
✅Roadside parking where no signs or markings prohibit it
❌ Where parking is always prohibited
❌Yellow kerb — no stopping at any time
❌In front of fire hydrants or emergency access points
❌On or within 10 metres of a pedestrian crossing
❌Within 10 metres of a junction or intersection
❌On a pavement or footpath
❌In disabled bays without a valid permit
❌Double parking — blocking another parked vehicle
❌In front of hospital entrances and emergency exits
❌On a roundabout or in the middle of an intersection
❌On railway tracks
Parking fines 2026
Parking violation fines
Official fine amounts from the General Department of Traffic
Violation
Fine (SAR)
General illegal parking
SAR 100–500
Parking in a disabled bay without a valid permit
SAR 500–900
Double parking — blocking another vehicle
SAR 100–300
Parking on a yellow kerb (no stopping zone)
SAR 100–500
Parking on a pedestrian crossing
SAR 100–500
Parking within 10 metres of a junction
SAR 100–300
Parking in front of fire hydrant or emergency access
SAR 100–500
Parking on a pavement or footpath
SAR 100–300
Leaving vehicle unattended with engine running
SAR 100–150
Parking on railway tracks
SAR 500–900
Paid parking
Paid parking in Saudi cities
Riyadh and Jeddah have expanded paid parking zones
🅿️ Mawqif App — Paid Parking in Riyadh & Jeddah
Riyadh and Jeddah have expanded paid parking zones managed through the Mawqif app. In paid zones, you must pay for parking via the app or parking meters. Parking in a paid zone without paying is a violation.
How to use paid parking: Download the Mawqif app → Select your zone → Enter your licence plate → Pay for the time you need. You can extend your parking remotely via the app if you need more time.
Outside Riyadh and Jeddah: Most parking in Saudi Arabia is free. Look for blue and white kerb markings and posted signs to identify paid zones in other cities.
Tips
Parking safely in Saudi Arabia
Practical tips to avoid fines
1.Always check for yellow kerb first. Before parking, look at the kerb. Yellow = no stopping under any circumstances. No yellow kerb with no signs = likely safe to park.
2.Apply handbrake and remove keys before leaving. Leaving a vehicle unattended with the engine running is a traffic violation. Always apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key.
3.On a slope, turn your wheels. Apply the handbrake firmly and turn front wheels toward the kerb (facing downhill) or away from it (facing uphill) to prevent rolling.
4.Never park in disabled bays. The fine is SAR 500–900 and vehicles are actively seized in crackdown campaigns. 1,790 vehicles were seized in one campaign alone.
5.At night, ensure your vehicle is visible. When parked on a road at night, use parking lights or ensure street lighting makes your vehicle clearly visible to approaching drivers.
6.In Riyadh and Jeddah, use the Mawqif app. Paid zones are expanding in both cities. Download Mawqif before you drive in these cities to avoid parking violations.
Test yourself
Parking Rules Practice Quiz
15 questions on Saudi parking rules — these appear in the Dallah computer test
Saudi Parking Rules Quiz
Parking questions appear in the Dallah computer test
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
About parking rules in Saudi Arabia
A yellow kerb marking means no stopping or parking at any time. You must not park or even briefly stop your vehicle alongside a yellow kerb under any circumstances.
You must not park within 10 metres of a junction or intersection. Parking too close obstructs visibility for other drivers and significantly increases accident risk.
The fine for parking in a disabled bay without a valid permit is SAR 500 to SAR 900. Saudi traffic police actively run crackdown campaigns — 1,790 vehicles were seized in one single campaign.
No. Double parking — parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the kerb — is prohibited everywhere in Saudi Arabia. It obstructs traffic flow and carries a fine of SAR 100–300.
You must park at least 10 metres away from a pedestrian crossing. This ensures pedestrians and approaching drivers can see each other clearly and safely.
Parking is generally free in most areas of Saudi Arabia. However, Riyadh and Jeddah have expanded paid parking zones managed through the Mawqif app. Look for blue and white kerb markings and posted signs to identify paid zones.
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