Minister of Interior Conducts Inspection Visit to General Traffic Department Operations Department. His Excellency, Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of Interior, recently conducted a significant visit to the Operations Department building at the General Traffic Department.
The purpose of the visit was to oversee and enhance traffic management efforts, with a particular focus on safety measures for road users.
Reception and Overview
Upon arrival, His Excellency was warmly received by Major General Yousef Hamdan Al-Khadda, the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Traffic Affairs and Operations, along with other prominent traffic leaders. The visit included a tour of the central control room and operations room located in the South Sabahiya region, providing His Excellency with firsthand insights into the department’s operations.
Briefing on Traffic Management Systems
During the visit, His Excellency was briefed comprehensively on various aspects of traffic management systems. This included an overview of the central control and traffic monitoring system, which enables real-time monitoring of traffic lights and intersections.
Additionally, His Excellency learned about the surveillance camera network utilized for traffic monitoring purposes, as well as the traffic counting system used to gauge traffic volume across roads and intersections.
Handling Traffic Complaints
Furthermore, His Excellency received detailed explanations regarding the process of receiving and addressing traffic complaints. The mechanisms for handling complaints, including those received through dedicated traffic complaint hotlines, were outlined. Additionally, the deployment of traffic patrols on key roadways and their protocols for responding to reports were discussed.
Directive for Enhanced Safety Measures
Impressively, His Excellency emphasized the importance of meticulously executing traffic preparations to ensure the safety of all road users. He underscored the need for widespread deployment of traffic patrols across roads and intersections to deter and apprehend individuals attempting to flout traffic regulations.
Moreover, His Excellency stressed the significance of promptly addressing traffic congestion and evaluating traffic conditions at various times to facilitate smoother traffic flow.
Conclusion
His Excellency visit to the General Traffic Department exemplifies the government’s commitment to enhancing traffic management and ensuring the safety and efficiency of transportation systems.
By engaging directly with departmental officials and gaining insights into operational procedures, His Excellency reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing traffic-related challenges and upholding traffic laws and regulations.
