Over 12,000 traffic offenses recorded in Iraq in one day
According to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Ministry of Interior's spokesperson, Miqdad Miri, mentioned in a statement that the huge number of violations took place merely on Saturday.
The results highlight the ministry's intentional attempt to enforce traffic regulations more strictly throughout the country.
The ministry's efforts are part of a continuing push to improve road safety in Iraq, according to Miri.
Miri issued an urgent warning to drivers, emphasizing the ministry's steadfast commitment to decreasing reckless driving while holding offenders responsible.
The ministry's primary goal is to protect residents, and drivers must follow traffic laws or face numerous penalties, according to Miri.
The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, recently installed a thorough traffic monitoring system in an attempt to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws.
This system uses radars and traffic signal cameras that are placed strategically across the city to record incidents of drivers failing to use seatbelts, speeding, and running red lights.
This program is a major step in encouraging safe driving practices and lowering the number of traffic-related accidents in Baghdad's metropolitan area.
A report on road accidents in 2021 revealed that car drivers and pedestrians in Iraq represent the highest percentage of fatal injuries, followed by motorcyclists.
The report indicated that most road accidents in Iraq are caused by high-speed driving and the use of mobile phones while driving.
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