The Basic Visitors Division reported a complete of 1,189 site visitors accidents between August 23 and 29, with 158 leading to accidents or fatalities and 1,031 inflicting solely materials harm.
Throughout the identical interval, the safety authorities issued 31,718 site visitors citations throughout the nation.
The Capital Visitors Division recorded the best quantity at 6,400, adopted by Farwaniya with 6,130, Ahmadi Operations 4,942, and Jahra 4,875. Different departments included Freeway 3,973, Hawalli 2,323, Mubarak Al-Kabeer 1,820, Particular Duties 968, Safety Management 251, and Operations 36, based on Al-Anba each day.
Visitors officers additionally arrested 65 juveniles driving with out licenses, impounded 9 automobiles, and positioned 35 violators in precautionary detention for critical offenses.
Weekly campaigns resulted within the seizure of three stolen automobiles and 86 automobiles needed by the judiciary. Authorities arrested 49 people with energetic warrants, 2 absconding expatriates, and 171 expatriates for expired residency permits.
Moreover, 4 individuals had been referred to the Basic Division for Drug Management, three of whom had been discovered carrying narcotics.
A safety supply highlighted cell phone use as a significant factor in distracted driving.
Officers are additionally monitoring seat belt violations by AI-powered cameras to boost street security. Drivers had been urged to put on seat belts, keep away from dashing, keep protected distances, and guarantee kids sit within the again seats to stop accidents.
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