The Riyadh Metro, a significant project developed by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has officially commenced operations with its eco-friendly electric trains. While the launch has been largely smooth, authorities have implemented strict penalties to address improper conduct, ensuring the safety, order, and efficiency of the metro system.
Categories of Violations and Penalties
To maintain smooth operations, the Transport Authority has set out a clear framework of penalties for various infractions under railway system regulations:
Misuse of Facilities and Disruptive Behavior
- Severe Infractions: Fines range from SR 20,000 to SR 50,000.
- Moderate Infractions: Fines range from SR 5,000 to SR 10,000, increasing to SR 15,000 for repeat violations.
- Minor Infractions: Fines range from SR 500 to SR 1,000, rising to SR 5,000 for repeated offenses.
Unauthorized Access to Railways
- Severe Cases: Fines range from SR 100,000 to SR 200,000, with repeat violations attracting the maximum penalty.
- Moderate Cases: Fines range from SR 20,000 to SR 50,000, increasing to SR 100,000 for repeated offenses.
- Minor Cases: Fines range from SR 10,000 to SR 15,000, escalating to SR 50,000 for repeated violations.
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Trespassing and Damaging Public Property
- Causing Accidents: Penalties range from SR 150,000 to SR 200,000, with the highest fine for repeat offenses.
- Disrupting or Halting Services: Fines range from SR 80,000 to SR 100,000, increasing to SR 100,000 for subsequent violations.
- Non-Disruptive Damage: Fines range from SR 10,000 to SR 75,000, rising to SR 100,000 for repeated actions.
Interference with Operations
- Severe Interference: Penalties range from SR 50,000 to SR 100,000, increasing to SR 150,000 for repeat offenses.
- Moderate Interference: Fines range from SR 10,000 to SR 20,000, rising to SR 50,000 for repeated infractions.
- Minor Interference: Fines range from SR 1,000 to SR 5,000, escalating to SR 20,000 for repeat violations.
Unauthorized Modifications or Obstructions
- Severe Cases: Fines range from SR 100,000 to SR 150,000, reaching up to SR 200,000 for repeat offenses.
- Moderate Cases: Fines range from SR 20,000 to SR 50,000, increasing to SR 100,000 for repeated violations.
- Minor Cases: Penalties range from SR 5,000 to SR 10,000, rising to SR 50,000 for repeat offenses.
Penalties for Deliberate Infrastructure Damage
- Deliberate Damage: Fines range from SR 20,000 to SR 500,000, with possible imprisonment up to two years.
- Severe Offenses: Penalties can reach SR 10 million for repeat offenders, including cases such as cable theft, infrastructure destruction, or endangering public safety.
These measures underscore the importance of compliance to ensure the Riyadh Metro remains a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation option for the public.
