Goal is to educate people on traffic rules

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 20: Last Friday, Ardiya Industrial Area witnessed a major traffic and security campaign, reports Al-Rai daily. The police tightened their grip on the area and cordoned off its entrances and exits to apprehend traffic violators, reckless motorists, wanted persons and outlaws.

The campaign, which was carried out by the Department of Coordination, Follow-up and Learning in the Traffic and Operations Sector of the Ministry of Interior, resulted in the issuance of 600 traffic citations within three hours, and placing “block” on 550 violating vehicles. The campaign was held based on instructions from the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled, and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Lieutenant General Anwar Al-Barjas. It was followed up by the Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Operations Affairs in the ministry Major General Jamal Al-Sayegh. He was present at the venue with the traffic police. The campaign was also under the leadership and supervision of the Assistant Director General of the Department of Coordination, Followup and Learning headed by Brigadier General Khaled Mahmoud

Statement
In an exclusive press statement, Brigadier General Mahmoud explained that 600 violations were recorded in three hours. A total of ten violators of the residency law were arrested, an administrative “block” seizure was signed on 550 vehicles, six juveniles were arrested for driving a vehicle without a driver’s license, and citations were issued for about 70 violations by delivery bike riders for not wearing a helmet and not holding a driving license at all. He went on to explain that the campaign aims to deter recklessness, arrest wanted persons, violators of the law, and those who drive without valid insurance documents.

Weekly traffic campaigns will continue non-stop in all governorates of the country. The goal is not to issue traffic citations, but to educate motorists and bikers about the need to abide by traffic regulations and laws, which have been put in place for the benefit of citizens and residents. It is also aimed to protect lives and properties from violations resulting from serious accidents that lead to the loss of life or serious injuries. Brigadier General Khaled Mahmoud wished everyone would cooperate with the police who take the effort to be outdoors in this hot weather to impose the prestige of the law and protect society.