KUWAIT CITY, July 14: Road accidents decreased drastically following the introduction of tougher penalties and fines for traffic violations in the new Traffic Law, which took effect on April 22. The number of traffic accident deaths reached 94 in the first half of this year, compared to 143 in the first half of last year. The General Traffic Department confirmed the significant decline in the number of deaths resulting from traffic accidents during the first half of this year (from January 1 to June 30), with 49 deaths. It attributed this decline to several factors, especially the amended Traffic Law, which is part of the efforts of the State to enhance road safety and develop smart security and traffic systems that effectively contribute to monitoring violations and controlling dangerous behavior on the road.
According to the department, the citizens and expatriates also played a vital role in this improvement, through their commitment to abide by traffic rules. “This positive decline is the result of the community’s cooperation with security agencies and their commitment to contribute to the achievement of national goals to protect lives and prevent losses resulting from accidents,” it added. The department affirmed that work is continuing to improve the efficiency of the traffic system and promote traffic culture among all segments of society, stressing that protecting lives is a shared responsibility that requires continuous cooperation and awareness.
By Munif Naif/ Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
