It is legal to use hands-free phones, sat-navs and two-way radios while drivingorriding but the police have the power to stop and penalise users they think are distracted and not in control of the vehicle.
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that bans women from drivingor even riding a bicycle, a stunning reality that compelled tens of thousands around the world to sign online petitions through groups such as Saudi Women for Driving.
To them, it is entirely understandable that low-risk things like alar, cyclamates and nuclear power are feared or banned, while hazardous activities like riding a bicycle, eating a high-fat diet and driving at night are as prevalent as ever.