KUWAIT CITY, May 18 : In a robust enforcement campaign, the General Department of Emergency Police and Traffic officers recorded 15,475 traffic violations between May 5 and May 16, 2025, including 33 cases of illegal parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

During this 13-day period, 12,449 violations were issued by the General Traffic Department. Authorities also referred 53 juveniles to the Juvenile Prosecution and placed 47 reckless drivers in precautionary detention. In addition, 32 vehicles and 3 motorcycles were impounded for serious offenses. Officers apprehended 4 individuals under the influence, 26 residency violators, and 18 individuals without valid identification.

Law enforcement also arrested 43 wanted persons, a street vendor, and seized 101 vehicles listed as wanted. The Operations Department handled 2,956 traffic reports, including 175 injury-related collisions and 1,354 minor accidents.

Separately, the General Department of Emergency Police, between May 11 and May 17, reported further results from its intensified patrols. These included the referral of 42 individuals to the General Department for Combating Narcotics, 1,927 security operations were carried out, the arrest of 147 wanted persons, and the detention of 8 individuals with outstanding criminal sentences. Authorities also recorded 87 identity violations, 104 cases of absence, and arrested 2 theft suspects. Additionally, 149 individuals with expired residency permits were referred for legal action, 9 altercations were resolved, and 36 judiciary-wanted vehicles were handed over to relevant authorities. Emergency units also assisted 674 individuals during this period.

The campaign also resulted in 3,026 traffic citations, with 33 for unauthorized use of disability-designated parking, and 141 traffic accidents were documented.

Authorities emphasized that such intensified operations are part of ongoing efforts to uphold public safety and enforce the law across Kuwait’s roadways and communities.