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Kuwait times, Sun, Aug 24, 2025 | Safar 30, 1447
Interior arrests 115 residency violators in traffic campaigns
Kuwait:
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the
General Traffic Department, announced Thursday the arrest of 115 residency
violators and three wanted individuals during extensive traffic campaigns
carried out between September 13 and 18. The campaigns, which covered several
highways including the Seventh Ring Road, also led to the issuance of 3,239
traffic citations.
In a statement, the ministry said the operations
resulted in the seizure of 56 vehicles, the impounding of two cars for violating
traffic laws, and the referral of three cases to the traffic police. Authorities
also arrested 12 juveniles for driving without a license and referred 36 people
to police stations for failing to provide proof of identity. The ministry
reaffirmed that such campaigns will continue across all governorates to curb
violations, preserve lives and property, and ensure smoother traffic flow on
Kuwait’s roads.
Traffic safety has long been a pressing issue in
Kuwait, with the country recording one of the highest rates of road fatalities
in the region relative to population size. According to official statistics,
thousands of accidents occur annually, many linked to reckless driving,
speeding, and the use of vehicles by unlicensed drivers. Authorities have in
recent years intensified patrols, automated monitoring, and inspection campaigns
in an effort to enforce discipline and reduce violations. The ministry stressed
that its security presence on highways and major roads will remain ongoing as
part of broader efforts to enhance public safety and regulate residency and
labor law compliance.