Traffic Department: Racers apprehended on Gulf Street, handed over to Central Prison, vehicles impounded
Ministry of Interior apprehends two drivers on Gulf Street for unauthorized racing and impounds their vehicles
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
The General Directorate of Traffic, represented by the Security Control Department, managed to apprehend the drivers of two vehicles who committed an unauthorized street racing offense on Arab Gulf Street, as part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to monitor serious traffic violations and combat dangerous road behaviors.
The Ministry of Interior stated in a press release that, following the detection of the incident, the relevant authorities intensified their search and investigation efforts, which led to identifying and apprehending the two drivers. It noted that both drivers confessed to the offense during interrogation after being confronted with the evidence.
The Ministry added that the necessary legal measures were taken against the two drivers, who were referred to the Central Prison, and their vehicles were impounded and confiscated, in accordance with Article 33 bis of the Traffic Law.
The Ministry warned against committing serious traffic violations that endanger the lives of road users, emphasizing that it will not tolerate such offenses and will take legal action against their perpetrators to safeguard lives and property.
