The authorities of Saudi Arabia have found what they believe to be the only way to deal with drift enthusiasts — to introduce the most severe punishments. Those caught doing this not for the first time even face prison. The scheme somewhat resembles the Russian authorities' fight against drunk driving. True, Arab drivers, fortunately, do not have such a problem.
If the law is passed, for the first violation a drifter will pay 10,000 riyals (approximately 2,666 dollars) and lose their license for one month. A repeated violation will cost 20,000 riyals (5,332 dollars), plus six months or a year in prison, and the car will be sent to an impound lot for three months.
For the third time, the punishment will be even more severe: a fine of 40,000 riyals (10,664 dollars) and confiscation of the car for five years. As for the prison term in this case, it has not yet been announced, but there is no doubt that it will be imposed.
Interestingly, the punishment will affect not only the driver but also their passengers, as well as spectators of such a "show." They face a fine of 1,500 riyals and confiscation of their own vehicle if they have one. How effective such measures will be is still hard to say. But what is surprising is something else: why, given the popularity of drifting in the region, have special tracks not been built yet?
