Cameras Target Uninsured Drivers in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: The Traffic department is taking a bite out of uninsured driving with the help of modern camera technology. These new cameras, installed on patrol vehicles and throughout the city’s road network, are now scanning for vehicles with expired insurance.
Stay updated on Kuwait’s latest news and job openings by following our WhatsApp channel! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkXo25q08jnKrRwo27
Since the system’s launch, authorities have seized a significant number of vehicles – 176 to be exact. These vehicles were either reported stolen or lacked valid insurance.
This initiative is just one part of a broader traffic safety plan rolled out by the Traffic Operations Sector. The plan aims to tackle several issues, including:
- Uninsured drivers: The camera technology is specifically designed to identify vehicles without valid insurance.
- Juvenile driving: With summer break approaching, officials are cracking down on unlicensed juveniles behind the wheel. Last week alone, 18 juveniles were apprehended.
- Overall traffic violations: Traffic enforcement efforts yielded a total of 31,86 violations registered last week.
The plan has also resulted in the arrest of:
- 43 reckless drivers
- 31 individuals wanted for various offenses, including residency violations
- 3 individuals for drug use
Authorities are confident that this comprehensive approach will lead to safer roads for everyone in Kuwait.
Stay updated on Kuwait’s latest news and job openings by following our WhatsApp channel! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkXo25q08jnKrRwo27
Comments (0)