40,000 violations and 1,211 accidents in a week

The Operations Affairs Sector, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic and the Emergency Police, conducted intensive security and traffic campaigns during the past week, resulting in the issuance of 39,932 various violations, the apprehension of 196 wanted individuals, and the handling of 1,211 incidents, as part of continuous efforts to enforce the authority of the law and enhance road safety and security.

Statistics from the General Directorate of Traffic showed the recording of 37,742 traffic violations during the week, along with the handling of 1,065 traffic accidents. The traffic campaigns also led to the impoundment of 503 vehicles and 4 motorcycles for violations warranting seizure under the law, and the apprehension of 29 wanted vehicles, which were referred to the competent authorities. Additionally, 23 juveniles were referred to the Juvenile Prosecution for committing serious traffic violations, and 28 individuals were detained at the Traffic Directorate, with legal procedures taken against them.

In the same context, campaigns conducted by the Emergency Police between August 23 and 29 resulted in the issuance of 2,190 violations, the apprehension of 167 wanted individuals, and 98 violators of the Residency and Labor Law. Furthermore, 20 individuals were apprehended on suspicion of using or possessing narcotics, and 5 individuals in abnormal conditions were referred to the Anti-Narcotics Department. The Emergency Police also referred 90 vehicles to the vehicle impoundment yard and handled 146 incidents during the same period.

On another note, the General Directorate of Traffic announced the commencement of truck traffic restrictions effective yesterday, September 1. Trucks are prohibited from driving on all roads from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., as part of the restriction period extending until June 14 of next year.