DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt /Crime & Justice

Egypt issues over 110,000 traffic tickets, 45 drivers caught using drugs in 24 hours

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Egyptian authorities conducted a large-scale traffic campaign, issuing 110,645 tickets in 24 hours.
  • The campaign focused on various violations, including driving without a license and speeding.
  • Additionally, 1152 drivers were tested for drug use, with 45 found to be positive.

Egyptian authorities have intensified their crackdown on traffic violations, issuing over 110,000 tickets nationwide within a single 24-hour period. The Ministry of Interior announced the results of its extensive campaign aimed at enforcing traffic discipline and reducing accidents across the country.

The violations recorded included a wide range of offenses, such as driving without a valid license, exceeding speed limits, illegal parking, and using mobile phones while driving. The ministry emphasized its commitment to maintaining order on the roads through continuous enforcement efforts.

In a significant aspect of the campaign, 1,152 drivers were subjected to drug tests. Of those tested, 45 were found to have been driving under the influence of narcotics. This highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offenses on the road. Further checks were conducted on the regional ring road, resulting in 478 additional violations and the identification of 5 drivers under the influence of drugs.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.