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Demerit points for exceeding speed by more than 25 km/h?
- A2 points
- B4 points
- ✓6 points
- D8 points
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Exceeding speed by >25 km/h: 6 demerit points + SR 500 fine.
Demerit Points — Questions & Answers
15 questions from the official Moroor handbook, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Read through them, then test yourself.
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Demerit points for speeding more than 25 km/h over limit at a checkpoint?
- A2 points
- ✓4 points
- C6 points
- D8 points
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At a checkpoint: 4 demerit points + SR 300 fine.
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Demerit (black) points represent:
- ABonus points for good driving
- ✓Penalty points added to driver's record for violations
- CPoints deducted from insurance
- DPoints for reporting others
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Demerit points are penalty points recorded on the driver's licence each time a violation is committed.
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Committing a traffic violation results in:
- AFine only, no record
- ✓Fine AND demerit points added to record
- CDemerit points only
- DCourt appearance only
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Most violations result in both a financial fine and demerit points on the driver's record.
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As demerit points accumulate, a driver faces:
- ANothing — they auto-expire monthly
- ✓Further penalties and possible licence suspension
- CAutomatic fine reduction
- DBonus points compensation
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Accumulated demerit points can lead to further penalties and ultimately licence suspension.
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The demerit points system primarily aims to:
- AGenerate government revenue
- ✓Deter dangerous driving behaviour
- CTrack vehicle ownership
- DReward driving schools
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The system deters dangerous driving by creating a cumulative record with increasing consequences.
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Running a red light typically results in:
- A2 points
- B4 points
- ✓6 points
- D8 points
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Running a red light is a serious violation: typically 6 demerit points plus a significant fine.
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Demerit points are linked to:
- AVehicle registration
- ✓Driver's personal licence record
- CVehicle owner's insurance
- DDriver's nationality
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Demerit points are tied to the driver's licence — not the vehicle. They follow the driver everywhere.
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SR 500 fine + 6 demerit points specifically result from:
- ANot wearing seatbelt
- ✓Exceeding speed by >25 km/h on a regular road
- CSpeeding at a checkpoint
- DMinor parking violation
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The SR 500 + 6 points combination applies specifically to exceeding speed by >25 km/h on a regular road.
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SR 300 fine + 4 demerit points result from:
- ASpeeding >25 km/h on regular road
- ✓Speeding >25 km/h at a checkpoint
- CRunning red light
- DNot wearing seatbelt
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SR 300 + 4 demerit points specifically for speeding >25 km/h at a security checkpoint.
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Who manages and tracks demerit points in Saudi Arabia?
- ADriver's insurance company
- ✓General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor)
- CDriver's employer
- DMunicipal Authority
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The General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor) manages the demerit points system and all official records.
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Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h results in how many demerit points?
- A2 points
- B4 points
- ✓6 points
- D8 points
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Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h results in 6 demerit points added to the driver's record. This penalty aims to deter dangerous driving behavior.
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How many demerit points are added for driving more than 25 km/h over the speed limit at a check post?
- A2 points
- ✓4 points
- C6 points
- D8 points
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Driving at a check post with more than 25 km/h over the speed limit incurs 4 demerit points and a SR 300 fine. This ensures compliance in sensitive or high-security areas.
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What are the two most fatal and common traffic violations in Saudi Arabia?
- AWrong parking and using a mobile phone while driving
- ✓Exceeding speed limits and running red traffic signals
- COvertaking and not wearing a seatbelt
- DDriving without a license and driving under the influence
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The most fatal and common traffic violations in Saudi Arabia are exceeding speed limits and running red traffic signals. These actions significantly increase accident risk.
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What is the consequence of accumulating demerit (black) points on a driver's record?
- AA verbal warning only
- ✓Financial fines and possible further penalties
- CAutomatic license renewal
- DNo consequence until the license expires
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Committing a traffic violation means paying a fine and adding black points to the driver's record, which can lead to further penalties as points accumulate.