Interior Ministry: Two arrested for reckless driving in Jahra

The General Directorate of Traffic, represented by the Security Supervision Department, arrested suspects in two separate incidents in the Jahra region for riding bicycles in non-designated areas, thereby endangering their own safety and that of other road users. The Ministry of Interior stated in a press release that in the first incident, a patrol officer spotted the first suspect riding a bicycle recklessly in a non-designated area. When stopped, the suspect attempted to flee and collided with the patrol vehicle before being apprehended. The ministry added that in the second incident, another patrol officer observed the second suspect riding a bicycle recklessly in a non-designated area, leading to his arrest.

The suspects were issued violations for riding bicycles in non-designated areas, reckless driving, and endangering others. The first suspect was also charged with failing to comply with police stop orders and fleeing, and was referred to the Central Prison. The second suspect, being a minor, was referred to the Juvenile Protection Department, and both bicycles were impounded.

The General Directorate of Traffic warned bicycle riders against endangering themselves and other road users, emphasizing that such behaviors and non-compliance with police orders will be met with strict enforcement of the law.