The General Directorate of Traffic detailed the results of nationwide operations that combined traffic enforcement with security checks over the seven-day period. According to the directorate, officers processed 2,632 traffic reports while responding to 927 road accidents, 164 of which resulted in injuries. The directorate added that one person was arrested in possession of narcotics and another was detained in an abnormal condition, with both referred to the General Directorate for Combating Drugs.
Figures released by the General Directorate of Traffic show that 35 individuals with expired residencies were detained along with one person lacking identification and 36 wanted persons. The directorate reported that 26 wanted vehicles were seized during the campaigns that spanned all governorates. Nine juveniles encountered in the course of the operations were referred to Juvenile Prosecution, the directorate stated.
The General Directorate of Traffic recorded the impoundment of 271 vehicles and four motorcycles as authorities targeted a range of infractions to improve compliance. These weekly campaigns form part of sustained efforts by the directorate to address both routine traffic breaches and broader security concerns on public roads. Similar operations have been conducted on a regular basis in preceding months, according to patterns in ministry releases reviewed by regional monitors.
Data compiled by the World Health Organization indicates that road traffic injuries remain a significant public health issue in Kuwait, with enforcement campaigns serving as a key tool in mitigation strategies across the Gulf region. The latest weekly violation total aligns with enforcement volumes seen in prior reporting periods tracked by GCC transportation authorities. Such consistency underscores the scale of resources dedicated to road safety by Kuwaiti security agencies.
The General Directorate of Traffic confirmed that field campaigns will proceed without interruption in all governorates. Motorists received a direct call to observe traffic regulations closely and extend full cooperation to personnel on duty. This latest release from the directorate provides an updated snapshot of enforcement activity aimed at reducing risks on Kuwait’s extensive road network.
