17,084 violations in eight months

Al Muraqqabat Police Station recorded 17,084 traffic violations over the past eight months, a police report said on Thursday.

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Al Muraqqabat Police Station recorded 17,084 traffic violations over the past eight months, a police report said on Thursday.

Captain Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, Head of the Traffic Section, said violation of lanes topped the list of violations with 6,415, followed by disturbing traffic flow with 1,742.

Other violations include not keeping safe distance between cars (1,632), entering a prohibited place (1,062) and parking in a prohibited place (1,033).

Overtaking on hard shoulder (42), jumping red lights (754) and parking in spaces meant for people with special needs (157) were also penalised.

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