GTD issues 4,629 traffic citations, impounds 74 vehicles in 48 hours
. . . during nationwide traffic crackdown
- Speeding offences detected by radar cameras accounted for 149 violations, while 124 motorists were cited for failing to wear seat belts. Authorities also recorded 223 illegal parking violations in hospital areas during the campaign.
- The operation extended beyond traffic enforcement, resulting in the arrest of several residency law violators. Officials reported that 10 residency violators were deported following the inspections.
- The campaign also led to the detention of seven individuals, and the referral of three Kuwaiti citizens to the Juvenile Detention Centre. In addition, authorities seized six vehicles wanted under judicial impoundment orders.
The General Traffic Department has issued 4,629 traffic violations during a nationwide traffic crackdown carried out across all six governorates over a 48-hour period on Friday and Saturday.
According to official statistics, speeding offences detected by radar cameras accounted for 149 violations, while 124 motorists were cited for failing to wear seat belts. Authorities also recorded 223 illegal parking violations in hospital areas during the campaign.
The operation extended beyond traffic enforcement, resulting in the arrest of several residency law violators. Officials reported that 10 residency violators were deported following the inspections.
The campaign also led to the impoundment of 74 vehicles, the detention of seven individuals, and the referral of three Kuwaiti citizens to the Juvenile Detention Centre. In addition, authorities seized six vehicles wanted under judicial impoundment orders.
The General Traffic Department continues to intensify inspection campaigns across Kuwait as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, enforce traffic regulations, and address violations affecting public safety.
