The department also reported referring two individuals to the General Department for Combating Drugs, two persons found in an abnormal condition, and three individuals without identification to the relevant authorities. These actions were part of intensified traffic campaigns conducted around the clock, with officers stationed at key roads and intersections, complemented by surveillance cameras monitoring traffic across the country.
In the same week, the Operations Department of the General Traffic Department processed 3,089 reports. Traffic accident statistics revealed a total of 1,676 accidents, comprising 1,420 collisions and 256 incidents involving both collisions and injuries.
This surge in traffic violations is not an isolated incident. In the first half of 2024, over 3 million traffic violations were reported across Kuwait, with more than 1.5 million attributed to speeding. Notably, over 93% of traffic accidents during that period were caused by driver inattention, often due to mobile phone use while driving. The Ministry of Interior recorded more than 30,000 violations for mobile phone use during the first half of 2024.
In response to these alarming trends, authorities have introduced AI-powered cameras to detect offenses such as failing to wear seat belts and using mobile phones while driving. Additionally, Kuwait is set to implement a stricter traffic law, including higher fines aimed at reducing reckless driving and improving road safety. The current traffic law, in effect since 1976, will undergo significant updates.