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How to Check and Pay Traffic Fines Online in Saudi Arabia (Efaa & Absher)

📅 October 24, 2026 • Independent Expat Guide
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Efaa National Violations Platform (منصة إيفاء)

Unified National Platform for Traffic & Civil Violations
Instant Inquiry

Query all recorded traffic camera violations (Saher), municipal penalties, and road fines registered under your Iqama with direct payment details.

Required: Iqama Number + Date of Birth (or Violation Number) Open Efaa Portal ↗

In Saudi Arabia, driving violations such as speeding, mobile phone use while driving, seatbelt infractions, and red-light crossings are recorded automatically through advanced radar networks (Saher cameras). Unpaid traffic fines directly freeze several government services, preventing drivers from renewing vehicle registration (Istimara), renewing their driver's license, or issuing an Exit Re-Entry visa.

Expatriates can review photographic violation records and settled balances online through the Efaa National Platform or their personal Absher account.

Method 1: Fast Inquiry via Efaa (Without Full Absher Login)

The Efaa unified national platform allows quick inquiries using minimal credentials:

  1. Go to the official public portal: Efaa.sa.
  2. Under the inquiry card, select Individuals (أفراد).
  3. Enter your National ID or Iqama Number.
  4. Select one verification method:
    • Date of Birth (Enter day, month, and year).
    • Violation Number (If you received a text message alert).
  5. Click Inquire (استعلام).
  6. Enter the temporary OTP sent to your registered phone number to view outstanding violation details.

Method 2: Detailed Inquiry via Absher (View Location & Photo)

If you want to contest a fine or view the exact location and camera photo of the incident:

  1. Log in to Absher.sa (Individuals).
  2. Go to My Services (خدماتي) > Inquiries (استعلامات) > Traffic (المرور).
  3. Select Query Traffic Violations.
  4. Click on any listed violation to view the road name, timestamp, photographic evidence, and fine amount.
  5. If you believe the fine was issued in error (e.g., incorrect plate reading), you can submit a formal objection within 30 days directly through the "Dispute Traffic Violations" tab.

How to Settle Traffic Fines Online via Sadad

Once you verify your fines, payments must be made through authorized banking channels:

  • Open your Saudi mobile banking application (e.g., Al Rajhi, SNB AlAhli, Riyad Bank, Alinma).
  • Navigate to SADAD Payments > Government Payments & Refunds.
  • Choose Traffic Violations > Violation Payment.
  • Select whether to pay for a Specific Violation using its reference number or settle all accumulated violations under your Iqama.
  • Confirm the transaction. The payment reflects within minutes in the national traffic registry.
Policy & Independent Guide Notice:
IqamaHub KSA is an independent informational guide. We do not collect payments, cancel fines, or represent the Saudi Traffic Department (Muroor) or the Efaa platform. Payments must always be processed securely through authorized commercial banks via Sadad.