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Assessment of the Saher System in Enhancing Traffic Control and Road Safety: Insights from Experts for Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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  • Abdullatif Mohammed Alobaidallah

    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ali Alqahtany

    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia)

  • Khandoker M. Maniruzzaman

    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Road traffic accidents pose a significant global public health and economic challenge. In Saudi Arabia, rapid motorization and urbanization have contributed to one of the world’s highest traffic fatality rates. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Saher traffic enforcement system in the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) by gathering insights from road safety experts through structured questionnaires and interviews. Findings indicate that Saher has improved traffic law compliance and enhanced perceptions of road safety. Key accident causes include driver distractions, speeding, and sudden lane changes, with younger drivers being disproportionately involved. Experts recommend expanding Saher’s capabilities by addressing violations like aggressive driving and increasing coverage of cameras, with responses of 21% and 25%, respectively. They also stress the need for better highway coverage, with a response of 32%. Proposed strategies include integrating the Saher system into urban planning, combining automated enforcement with public education, and enhancing traffic infrastructure, such as signage and signal systems. This study offers actionable insights for policymakers to improve road safety and promote sustainable urban mobility in Saudi Arabia.

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  • Abdullatif Mohammed Alobaidallah & Ali Alqahtany & Khandoker M. Maniruzzaman, 2025. "Assessment of the Saher System in Enhancing Traffic Control and Road Safety: Insights from Experts for Dammam, Saudi Arabia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-21, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:8:p:3304-:d:1630267
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