The General Directorate of Traffic has stepped up enforcement in Hawally against illegal parking on internal roads, with officers issuing violations and applying wheel clamps to obstructing vehicles. Notices left on the clamped cars direct owners to report to the Hawally traffic patrols department to complete procedures for removal after settling the fine. A security source confirmed the campaign aims to apply the traffic law and prevent random parking that leads to congestion, particularly on streets leading to schools and public offices.
According to the source, improper parking disrupts the movement of other vehicles and can contribute to accidents in high-traffic residential areas. General Directorate of Traffic figures show 267,584 illegal parking violations recorded between April and August 2026, forming a significant portion of the 1.1 million total traffic violations in that period. This latest action in Hawally reflects a broader push to address the most common infractions.
To have the clamp removed, vehicle owners must pay the associated fine through the Sahel app, the Ministry of Interior application or in person at a traffic department, the General Directorate of Traffic has stated. The payment receipt should then be placed visibly on the vehicle’s windshield before sending a copy via WhatsApp to 99324092 for the directorate to arrange removal. Attempting to move the vehicle or tamper with the clamp without authorization can lead to additional legal consequences, the directorate warned.
Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Bouhassan, assistant director of the traffic awareness department, has previously stressed that the absence of curb markings does not authorize parking along sidewalks or internal roads. Bouhassan highlighted how such violations, along with driving on sidewalks, exacerbate congestion and raise accident risks across Kuwait. The awareness efforts complement the enforcement actions now visible in areas like Hawally.
The campaign coincides with announcements of intensified operations targeting delivery motorcycles and vehicles starting this Sunday, as reported by traffic officials. Major Musaed Al-Aslawi warned delivery companies of administrative measures if they fail to cooperate with traffic rules. These combined initiatives form part of the directorate’s strategy to enhance road safety and compliance.
Under Kuwait’s traffic regulations, parking in prohibited places carries a fine of 15 dinars that can increase to 50 dinars, according to the Ministry of Interior’s published law updates. The General Directorate of Traffic has urged all motorists to use designated parking areas to avoid such penalties and support smoother traffic circulation. Officials continue to monitor high-violation zones and adjust enforcement accordingly.
