Ban on the import, distribution, sale and display of 5 categories of motorcycles in Saudi market

Saudi Arabia bans import of 5 types of motorcycles. Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization intends to ban the import, distribution, sale and display of 5 categories of motorcycles in the market. The ban will also include two-wheeled motorcycles (category L4e) with sidecars, including three-wheelers of category L5e-A equipped with a single handlebar (slingshot).

It came in the draft of technical regulations for motorcycles and the authority has presented information regarding the same on the "Istitla" platform for approval. It also includes a ban on import and display of motorcycles for carrying goods from the following categories: (L2e-U/ L5e-B/ L6e-BU/ L7e-CU), type motorcycles with engine cylinder capacity less than 125) cm3 or equivalent electric motorcycles with maximum engine power less than 11 kW are listed.