
284 people lost their life in various traffic accidents during the year 2024, says the statistics prepared by the General Traffic Department. Year 2024 witnessed 65,991 accidents.
The statistics also reveal that 1,926,320 violations were recorded during the year 2024 for over speeding, 152,367 seat belt violations, 174,793 red light violations, 79,519 phone use and inattention violations and 27,163 violations for making noises disturbance in the vehicle.
As per the statistics, 3,139 people were detained in the General Traffic Department’s detention center, while 74 expatriates were deported for committing serious traffic violations, and 8,455 cars were impounded.