Al-Buhasan: Adherence to Law Key to Reducing Traffic Accidents

Assistant Director of the Traffic Awareness Department in the Operations and Traffic Sector, Major Abdullah Buhasan, emphasized the importance of raising traffic awareness at the start of the winter season, stressing the need to adhere to traffic rules and etiquette and to take preventive measures that contribute to safeguarding the safety of drivers and road users, particularly amid weather changes and rainfall.

Explaining his remarks during an appearance on the radio program “Good Morning, Kuwait,” Buhasan noted that vehicle maintenance and ensuring their technical readiness constitute one of the most important preventive measures at the onset of winter. He called for inspecting tires, brakes, windshield wipers, and lights, and verifying the vehicle’s overall condition and its ability to cope with various weather conditions.

He highlighted the importance of pedestrians using designated crossing areas and stressed that drivers must remain attentive to pedestrians, especially in areas with heavy foot traffic. He affirmed that enhancing road safety is a shared responsibility requiring cooperation from all road users.

Buhasan added that the winter season sees an increase in land trips and off-road excursions, which necessitates choosing seating locations away from main and expressways and avoiding parking vehicles on road shoulders, as such practices pose risks to traffic flow and road users’ safety.

He clarified that off-road motorcycle riders are required to comply with safety procedures, stay away from main and expressways, and avoid approaching or using them in ways that endanger them, emphasizing the importance of practicing such activities in designated and safe areas.

He pointed out the necessity of avoiding traffic violations, particularly during rainfall, and refraining from recklessness or dangerous driving, while adhering to speed limits and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles, given that rain can reduce visibility and diminish tire traction on the road.

He stressed the importance of following the official accounts of the Ministry of the Interior to stay informed about road closures and traffic diversions, and to use mapping applications to determine suitable routes and select alternative paths before setting off, thereby helping to avoid traffic congestion and reach destinations safely.

Concluding his remarks, Buhasan reiterated that compliance with the law and awareness of road hazards are the fundamental pillars for reducing traffic accidents. He called on everyone to cooperate with traffic police and act responsibly to protect lives and property and to enhance road security and safety during the winter season.