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Illegal Driving Cases Surge As 244 Minors Detained In Kuwait

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18/08/2025

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18/08/2025

Illegal Driving Cases Surge As 244 Minors Detained In Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 18: The campaigns carried out by the General Traffic Department in July resulted in the arrest of 244 juveniles for driving without a license – all of them were referred to the Juvenile Prosecution. Traffic patrols arrested 39 juveniles last week as part of the ongoing traffic campaigns in all governorates. This is an affirmation of security vigilance and the commitment to protect road users from traffic accidents. The traffic campaigns targeting juveniles driving without a license highlighted the commitment of the department to implement the law firmly and fairly.

This is a major challenge, exacerbated by family negligence and the influence of social media, which promotes a culture of ostentatious driving, especially at night, as well as the lack of awareness of the risks and leisure time during summer vacation. Through well-thought-out security plans, the department conducted intensive inspection campaigns in various governorates, targeting areas where youth groups usually gather, resulting in the swift and efficient detection of these cases.

Through its ongoing awareness campaigns, the department continually calls on families and society to monitor their children and not allow them to drive without a license, given the legal and traffic risks. The department has repeatedly emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and instructions to guarantee public safety, and to ensure a bright future for the juveniles by preventing them from being subjected to legal prosecution and the negative consequences of their action.

By Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff