Traffic violations drop by 72% in first week of new law implementation

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

29/04/2025

Traffic violations drop by 72% in first week of new law implementation

New traffic law shows immediate impact: Violations fall from over 22,000 to just 6,342 in one week.

KUWAIT CITY, April 29: The number of traffic violations recorded by automated surveillance systems across the country dropped by a notable 72 percent during the first week of the new traffic law's enforcement, compared to the preceding week, according to data from the General Traffic Department.

Between April 22 and 28, 2025, a total of 6,342 violations were registered, down sharply from 22,651 recorded in the previous week, April 15 to 21.

The Ministry of Interior attributed the significant decline to the effectiveness of the newly enacted law in fostering greater traffic discipline and enhancing driver awareness. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continued road surveillance and enforcement, stressing that the primary goal of the legislation is to safeguard lives and promote road safety throughout the country.