Washington, Muharram 7, 1439 H., September 27, 2017, SPA -- The US Department of State has welcomed the Saudi royal order adopting provisions of traffic law and its executive regulations, including issuance of driving licenses for males and females alike. In the daily press briefing, spokesperson of the US Department of State Heather Nauert stressed that this decision is a great step and a very positive sign. --SPA 19:38 LOCAL TIME 16:38 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w499522