Kuwait recorded over 1,100 traffic accidents last week amid rising violations
The General Traffic Department reported a total of 1,189 traffic accidents between August 23 and 29, with 158 resulting in injuries or fatalities and 1,031 causing only material damage.
During the same period, the security authorities issued 31,718 traffic citations across the country.
The Capital Traffic Department recorded the highest number at 6,400, followed by Farwaniya with 6,130, Ahmadi Operations 4,942, and Jahra 4,875. Other departments included Highway 3,973, Hawalli 2,323, Mubarak Al-Kabeer 1,820, Special Tasks 968, Security Control 251, and Operations 36, according to Al-Anba daily.
Traffic officers also arrested 65 juveniles driving without licenses, impounded 9 vehicles, and placed 35 violators in precautionary detention for serious offenses.
Weekly campaigns resulted in the seizure of 3 stolen vehicles and 86 vehicles wanted by the judiciary. Authorities arrested 49 individuals with active warrants, 2 absconding expatriates, and 171 expatriates for expired residency permits.
Additionally, 4 people were referred to the General Department for Drug Control, three of whom were found carrying narcotics.
A security source highlighted mobile phone use as a major factor in distracted driving.
Officers are also monitoring seat belt violations through AI-powered cameras to enhance road safety. Drivers were urged to wear seat belts, avoid speeding, maintain safe distances, and ensure children sit in the back seats to prevent accidents.
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