Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah stressed the need to follow up the situation in all six governorates of the country based on the general policies of the country, and the laws and administrative regulations that serve the public good. This was revealed in a press statement issued by Security Media Department of Ministry of Interior after Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid received Mubarak Al- Kabeer Governor Ret General Ahmad Abdullatif Al-Rujaib. During the meeting, they discussed ways to improve cooperation and coordination between the security authorities and the governorate. The minister appreciated the efforts exerted by the governors to achieve the desired goals, stressing the necessity to increase efforts to ensure desired development in the security aspect, particularly the traffic sector. Al-Rujaib expressed gratitude to Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Al-Sabah for his unlimited support to Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate for achieving the desired goals for the public good of the country. (KUNA)

KUWAIT CITY: The General Traffic Department (GTD) recently issued some ministerial laws on a new type of license for vehicles, particularly the small vehicles for private use which transport only one person apart from the driver and are not designed as a motorcycle. In a press statement, Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic Affairs Major General Abdullah Al- Muhanna explained, “Adding new type of vehicle under the category of private small cars is in line with developments in the vehicles industry and the dependence of other countries on small engines which economize fuel and reduce carbon emissions to protect the environment.” Al-Muhanna warned that the department “will strictly implement by the beginning of next year the rules on vehicles that tow things behind them as it is against the law, especially after it was discovered they cause traffic accidents.” He disclosed decision will be taken soon to specify conditions on towing, affirming the decision will explain violations related to towing things behind vehicles which falls under the category of road safety and durability. He added these are clearly stated in the executive bylaws of the Traffic Law, its amendment and enforcement decisions.