Two ATV riders arrested in Jahra for reckless driving
Personnel from the Traffic Enforcement Department of the General Traffic Department’s have arrested two individuals in the Jahra Governorate for reckless ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) riding in unauthorized areas, citing violations that endangered the lives of road users.
In the first incident, a traffic patrol spotted a ATV rider making stunts in an unauthorized area. When the rider attempted to flee, officers intercepted and apprehended him, while in a separate incident, another traffic patrol spotted a rider making stunts with his quad bike also in an unauthorized area and took him into custody.
The two riders were cited for reckless driving in unauthorized areas, endangering the lives of others, and failing to comply with officers’ instructions or attempting to evade arrest. The first offender was referred to the Central Prison, while the second, who is a minor, was referred to the Juvenile Protection Department. Both motorcycles have been impounded.
The General Traffic Department warned road users against reckless motorcycle riding and behavior that puts their own lives and those of others at risk, stressing that such violations will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
