Kuwaiti Roads Get High-Tech Makeover to Target Distracted Drivers
Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait City is cracking down on dangerous driving habits with the deployment of new, high-tech cameras. These sixth-generation systems will monitor traffic lights and intersections, capturing violations like using mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts.
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The General Traffic Department (GTD) is hoping this upgrade will improve road safety. The Operations Unit will be responsible for registering violations and issuing fines. Al-Shahed daily reports that the Control Unit already logs around 100 traffic violations per hour, with mobile phone use topping the list.
These efforts follow a previous attempt in 2017 to curb distracted driving and seatbelt neglect. However, the initiative faced pushback from lawmakers, leading to a temporary rollback. The surge in violations since then highlights the need for stricter enforcement.
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