A combo picture shows delivery bikes confiscated by the traffic department

KUWAIT CITY, June 17: Despite an initial decline in traffic violations following the enforcement of the new traffic law on April 22, the number of infractions has begun to rise again. A security source attributed this increase to the intensified operations carried out by the General Traffic Department and the General Department of Rescue Police. According to statistics for June 7 to 13, authorities recorded 31,376 traffic violations, responded to 1,023 accidents, and arrested 580 individuals, including wanted persons and absconders.

Among those arrested, 22 were found in abnormal conditions, and 46 juveniles were caught driving without a license. The traffic statistics revealed that 23,062 violations were registered, and authorities impounded 366 vehicles and 68 motorcycles. Additionally, 79 vehicles wanted by the judiciary—linked to thefts or trust violations—were seized. Traffic officers also arrested 5 individuals in an abnormal state and detained 128 persons wanted for various offenses, including absconding, expired residency permits, and outstanding arrest warrants. Four street vendors were apprehended, and 85 violators were referred to the relevant authorities, including the traffic police.

The 46 juveniles arrested for unlicensed driving were transferred to the Juvenile Prosecution. The General Traffic Department recorded 913 traffic accidents during the week. Of these, 117 resulted in injuries or fatalities, while 796 caused only material damage. The General Department of Rescue Police also contributed to law enforcement efforts, arresting 17 individuals in abnormal conditions and 292 wanted persons on charges including fraud, theft, and court rulings. They detained 80 individuals without identification, one infiltrator, and 166 expatriates with expired residency . Additionally, they recovered 82 vehicles connected to criminal cases and intervened in 10 public altercations. Traffic officers issued 8,314 violations during this period, while emergency police units responded to 110 traffic accidents.