25,000 traffic violations, 1,240 accidents, and 38 events and violators detained in a week
The field campaigns conducted by the Traffic Affairs and Operations Sector, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic and the General Directorate of Emergency Police, over the past week resulted in the issuance of approximately 25,000 traffic violations and the handling of 1,240 traffic accidents. Dozens of wanted individuals and violators were apprehended, in addition to referring more than 300 vehicles and motorcycles to the impound lot for violating regulations and laws.
Statistics issued by the General Directorate of Traffic for the period from July 13 to 19, 2026, showed that 29 individuals were apprehended for committing serious traffic violations and were subsequently referred to the Traffic Department. Nine juveniles were also referred to the Juvenile Court.
Furthermore, 271 vehicles and four motorcycles were impounded in the impound lot, while the total number of traffic violations issued reached 23,567.
Regarding accidents, traffic officers handled 927 collision incidents and 164 accidents resulting in injuries. The remaining accidents were handled by Emergency Police officers, who took the necessary measures, secured accident scenes, and managed traffic flow to ensure smooth movement and mitigate the impact of the incidents.
On the security front, the campaigns led to the apprehension of one suspect suspected of possessing narcotics and another individual in an abnormal condition. Both were referred to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to take legal action against them. Additionally, 35 individuals violating the Residency Law were apprehended, along with one person lacking official identification. Thirty-six individuals and 26 vehicles who were wanted were also captured, and all cases were referred to the competent authorities to complete legal procedures.
In parallel, statistics from the General Directorate of Emergency Police for the period from July 12 to 18, 2026, showed the apprehension of 32 wanted individuals and 13 wanted vehicles, along with 16 individuals violating the Residency Law, nine people in an abnormal condition, and five persons lacking official identification.
Emergency Police patrols also managed to apprehend three suspects and referred them to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to take the necessary legal actions.
On the traffic front, Emergency Police patrols issued 1,155 traffic violations and impounded two vehicles for violating regulations, in addition to handling 149 reports of traffic accidents.
