In Saudi Arabia, passengers are also fined if they do not wear seat belts. The Directorate General of Traffic said this in a reply to a question on Twitter as to whether a passenger would be prosecuted for not wearing a seat belt.
The Directorate General of Traffic (GDT) has stated that not only the driver of the vehicle but also the passengers will be involved in the offense of not wearing a seat belt.
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The GDT also said that drivers and passengers who fail to wear seat belts will be fined. If the violation is found during a direct police check, the passenger will be fined. However, if the passenger’s offense is caught on a traffic camera, the driver / car owner will be fined.
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