KUWAIT CITY, Jan 31: The General Traffic Department (GTD) continued to intensify its efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic accident casualties. According to security sources, the department intends to summon drivers repeatedly caught speeding, whose action endangers themselves and others, to initiate legal proceedings. The penalties for such a violation are heavy. If settled, the fine is KD150. If the case is referred to the court, offenders face imprisonment for one to three years, fines ranging from KD 600 to KD 1,000 or both penalties, while the vehicle will be impounded for two months. Sources warned that the department strictly deals with violations recorded by speed cameras, asserting that these measures are crucial for protecting lives and reducing traffic accidents. In a demonstration of this commitment, the department apprehended three individuals for reckless and negligent driving within 24 hours. They were referred to the Traffic Detention Center. The department stressed that these detentions are part of its ongoing campaign to guarantee traffic safety and full compliance with road laws.

By Munif Naif Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff