16,721 flagged in traffic blitz; 31 held for residency violations

Kuwaiti authorities conducted extensive traffic and security campaigns across various governorates from June 15-21, resulting in a significant number of citations and arrests. The General Traffic Department reported issuing 16,721 traffic violation citations and impounding 354 vehicles. These measures aimed to enhance traffic safety and apprehend violators.

Violations included speeding, illegal parking, and failure to adhere to lanes, along with issues related to vehicle road-worthiness. The campaigns also led to the referral of seven juveniles to authorities. The Operations Unit handled 2,339 reports and responded to 1,040 traffic accidents, some of which caused injuries.

In parallel, the Emergency Police General Department conducted its own field campaigns, issuing 746 traffic citations and arresting 15 wanted individuals. They also provided 771 instances of humanitarian assistance and arrested individuals for Residency Law violations and lacking identification. The department reiterated its commitment to continuous 24/7 campaigns to ensure public safety and instill traffic discipline.