- Kuwait to launch intensive traffic crackdown on delivery vehicles, 370 cameras support traffic enforcement
- Violating vehicles and motorcycles face impoundment for at least 60 days as authorities step up road surveillance and hold delivery companies accountable
- With delivery vehicles sharing busy roads with private motorists and pedestrians, the campaign underscores the importance of compliance with traffic regulations as a public-safety requirement rather than merely an administrative obligation.
Kuwait will launch intensive traffic campaigns targeting delivery cars and motorcycles from Sunday, October 18, as authorities tighten enforcement against dangerous driving practices that threaten road safety and endanger motorists and pedestrians.
Colonel Fahd Al-Essa, Director of the Traffic Awareness Department, said the campaigns would focus on delivery vehicles violating traffic regulations, with offending vehicles liable to be impounded for at least 60 days, in accordance with established procedures.
The measures are intended to curb dangerous driving, strengthen compliance with traffic laws and reduce violations that contribute to accidents and disrupt the movement of traffic. Al-Essa made the announcement during an interview on the radio’s Second Programme.
The enforcement drive will extend beyond individual drivers to delivery companies that fail to cooperate with the General Directorate of Traffic in educating employees and reducing violations. Companies whose drivers accumulate a high number of violations could face the necessary administrative measures, he said.
The move places greater responsibility on delivery operators to monitor their drivers’ conduct and ensure that the demands of fast delivery do not come at the expense of public safety.
Dangerous driving practices under scrutiny
Al-Essa said the General Directorate of Traffic had met with delivery company owners and presented video footage showing violations committed by delivery cars and motorcycles. The footage highlighted dangerous practices and their potential consequences for other road users.
The violations included changing lanes without signalling, running red lights, overtaking vehicles stopped at traffic signals, and driving on pavements and pedestrian bridges. Such behaviour can place pedestrians at risk, create sudden hazards for motorists and undermine the safe movement of traffic.
During the meeting, officials discussed the causes of these violations and possible measures to prevent them. Delivery companies were urged to take a more active role in raising awareness among employees, monitoring driving behaviour and ensuring compliance with road regulations.
The Directorate also asked company owners to organise awareness lectures for their staff, covering safe driving practices, common violations and drivers’ responsibilities towards other road users. Al-Essa further disclosed that specific routes had been designated as prohibited for delivery motorcycles. Riders were urged to remain within permitted routes and comply with the regulations governing their movement.
370 cameras support traffic enforcement
Technology is also playing a central role in Kuwait’s traffic monitoring and enforcement efforts. According to Al-Essa, the central control room monitors road conditions through approximately 370 advanced cameras, which help track traffic movement, detect and record violations, and support traffic officers in identifying offenders.
He said the combination of field campaigns and electronic surveillance enabled authorities to identify behaviour that obstructs traffic or poses a danger to road users. The monitoring system provides an additional enforcement mechanism alongside on-road inspections, helping authorities identify violations and support action against drivers who disregard traffic rules.
Al-Essa also explained that traffic-light timings at intersections are determined through studies conducted by the central control room. These assessments take into account traffic density on intersecting roads and the volume of vehicles using each route, allowing signal timings to be adjusted according to traffic conditions.
The forthcoming campaigns reflect a broader enforcement approach that combines direct inspections, camera-based monitoring and greater accountability for companies operating delivery fleets. Authorities are seeking to address violations not only through action against individual drivers but also by encouraging employers to take responsibility for road safety.
With delivery vehicles sharing busy roads with private motorists and pedestrians, the campaign underscores the importance of compliance with traffic regulations as a public-safety requirement rather than merely an administrative obligation.
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