63,000 violations and 981 vehicles impounded in two weeks

"Interior Ministry": Settle fines before cases are referred to court

While the Ministry of Interior has urged vehicle drivers to proactively settle traffic violations before they are referred to court, a security source told "Al-Siyasa" that the General Directorate of Traffic continues its efforts to enforce traffic laws on everyone through intensive campaigns in various governorates to apprehend violators and enhance discipline and road safety.

The source stated that traffic patrols managed to impound 981 vehicles and issue approximately 63,000 traffic violations during a two-week period from August 3 to 16. He emphasized the continuation of traffic campaigns across all governorates and called on drivers to adhere to traffic rules and regulations to avoid the legal and administrative consequences resulting from violations.

Earlier today, the Ministry of Interior urged against delaying the payment of traffic fines, stressing the necessity of proactively settling the settlement order before a violation is transferred to court.

It clarified that referring a violation to the Traffic Court may result in the imposition of statutory penalties, which include financial fines or imprisonment, along with other administrative measures, depending on the nature of the violation and the provisions of applicable laws and regulations.

Continuous Campaigns

In the same context, the Traffic and Operations Affairs Sector, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, continued its traffic and security campaigns in various governorates of the country from August 10 to 16, as part of efforts aimed at enhancing traffic safety, raising the level of discipline, and apprehending violators. The campaigns of last week resulted in the issuance of 33,592 traffic violations, the detention of 26 individuals in traffic custody, and the referral of 8 minors to the Juvenile Prosecution to complete legal procedures against them. Additionally, 640 vehicles and 8 motorcycles were impounded in the impoundment garage for committing serious traffic violations.

The Operations Department handled 2,233 traffic reports, while patrols monitored 764 collision accidents and 144 accidents resulting in injuries, taking legal measures and referring them to the relevant police stations, while simultaneously working to maintain the smooth flow of traffic.

Apprehension of Wanted Individuals

On the security front, five individuals suspected of possessing narcotics and four individuals in abnormal conditions were apprehended and referred to the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics. Additionally, 50 individuals whose residency permits had expired and 14 individuals lacking official identification were apprehended, along with 40 wanted persons and 25 wanted vehicles. They were transferred to the competent authorities to take legal action. The source confirmed that the General Directorate of Traffic had issued 29,060 traffic violations and impounded 341 vehicles during the period from August 3 to 9. During the period from August 10 to 16, it recorded 33,592 violations and impounded 640 vehicles, bringing the total number of impounded vehicles over the two weeks to 981.