No,
Driving without a shirt in Saudi Arabia is prohibited under traffic regulations enforced by the General Directorate of Traffic (GDT). The Road Traffic Law (2026 amendments) explicitly prohibits “indecent exposure” while operating a vehicle, with penalties including fines up to SAR 500 or vehicle impoundment. Religious and public decency standards further reinforce this restriction.
Key Regulations for Driving Without a Shirt in Saudi Arabia
- Road Traffic Law (2026 Amendments): Article 33 prohibits “indecent exposure” during driving, classifying shirtless operation as a traffic violation. Enforcement falls under the GDT’s discretion, with discretionary penalties.
- Public Decency Standards: The Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (2022 reforms) retains authority to intervene in cases of “public indecency,” though primary enforcement remains with traffic authorities.
- Regional Enforcement Variations: Riyadh and Jeddah GDT branches impose stricter penalties (e.g., mandatory fines) compared to rural areas, where warnings may precede penalties.
Local traffic courts interpret violations under Article 52 of the Traffic Law, which mandates adherence to “public order and morality.” Non-compliance may trigger additional scrutiny under Saudi Vision 2030’s public decency initiatives.