Saudi Arabia's automated traffic enforcement system — led by the Saher camera network — is balanced by a statutory right for citizens and residents to formally object to a fine via the Ministry of Interior's Absher portal. As part of the government procedures and platforms guides on Hala Law, this page presents the objection fee and statutory deadlines, what happens after a rejection, the available discounts, and the fine-tier table as documented by the reference sources as of June 2026.

The objection is completely free

Filing an objection to a traffic violation via the Absher portal is entirely free of charge — 0 SAR. There is no submission or review fee: the objection is a statutory mechanism to maintain due process in the automated enforcement system, not a paid service.

Statutory deadlines: the timeline table

Procedural timelines in the traffic system are strictly enforced. The table below summarizes them:

| Deadline | Duration | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Filing the objection | 30 days from the violation's issuance | Missing it forfeits the chance to object | | Payment after a rejected objection | 15 days | The fine becomes final and payment is required within this period | | Initial 25% discount window | 45 days | Payment within it benefits from the standard discount | | Possible payment extension | Up to 90 days | Requested via the platform; the 25% discount applies to payment within it |

Objection steps via Absher — general framework

At a general level, the objection proceeds as follows:

  1. Log in to the Absher platform with the user's account.
  2. Open the traffic violation objection service within the traffic services.
  3. Select the violation being objected to within the 30-day window from its issuance.
  4. State the grounds for the objection and attach supporting evidence or documents.
  5. Submit the request and track its status via the platform.

Screen labels and interface details may change with platform updates; the framework above reflects the last verification in June 2026.

What happens after filing the objection?

The objection is referred to the traffic court or the relevant internal committee for review. One of two paths follows:

  • Objection accepted: the violation is handled per the reviewing body's decision.
  • Objection rejected: the fine becomes final, and the violator is required to pay it within 15 days of the rejection. The system nonetheless allows a request for a payment extension of up to 90 days.

The outcome of an objection depends on the facts of each violation and the evidence submitted with it — a matter the reviewing body assesses case by case.

Discounts: a standard 25% and 50% under announced initiatives

To encourage rapid settlement, the traffic framework relies on broad discounts:

  • Standard 25% discount: for fines paid within the initial 45-day window, or within the extended window of up to 90 days.
  • 50% discount under special initiatives: from time to time, royal or ministerial initiatives grant a comprehensive 50% discount on accumulated legacy fines, provided they are settled within an announced grace period spanning several months. These initiatives are temporary, and their validity is tied to the official announcement at the time it is made.

Traffic fine tiers

Fines are tiered by the severity of the infraction. The table below presents the tiers as listed in the source material:

| Tier | Fine range (SAR) | Examples | | --- | --- | --- | | Minor infractions | 150 – 300 | Failing to use a turn signal, reversing unsafely | | Mid-level offenses | 300 – 500 | Throwing objects from a vehicle, unjustified deceleration | | Severe commercial infractions | 1,000 – 2,000 | Heavy trucks entering cities during prohibited hours | | Most severe violations | 5,000 – 10,000 | Driving under the influence of narcotics or alcohol | | Speeding | 150 – 2,000 | Sliding scale by speed limit and margin of excess |

Speeding violations operate on a sliding scale: starting at 150 SAR and reaching 2,000 SAR for severe infractions, based on the posted speed limit and the margin by which it was exceeded.

When do you need a licensed lawyer?

The information here is a general framework about the objection service, its deadlines, and the fine tiers — not an assessment of any specific case. A matter moves closer to needing a licensed professional when:

  • The violation is tied to a wider incident — such as a traffic accident involving damage or injuries — whose effect goes beyond the fine itself.
  • The violation falls in the most severe tier (5,000 – 10,000 SAR), given the additional proceedings that may accompany it.
  • Multiple violations accumulate and their objection and payment deadlines overlap.
  • A rejected objection is to be challenged and the facts have become complex.

In these situations, the outcome depends on the facts of the violation, the evidence, and the running deadlines — matters assessed case by case.