A plan to organize traffic in Makkah and the ritual sites during this year's Haj will differ greatly from the past. Pilgrims will only be allowed to enter Makkah if they travel on buses that meet strict safety standards. “An aerial surveillance mechanism will be used effective from Dhul Hijjah 8 to spot violators who are using old buses,” said Director-General of Traffic Administration in the Kingdom Brig. Sulaiman Al-Ajlan. Cars carrying pilgrims will be prevented from entering the Haram area and will be sent to vehicle confiscation centers. These centers are located in the Al-Nawariya District, Jeddah Highway, Leith District, Al-Hada Distrit and Al
