Kuwait declares start of 3rd GCC Traffic Week

KUWAIT, March 12 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday inaugurating the Third GCC Traffic Week, themed "your life is a liability," scheduled to proceed till March 18.
The week-long activity has alrea dy begun with police patrols distributing leaflets of guidance to motorists at road intersections.
Members of the participating GCC delegation have visited the operation and control rooms, inspecting the traffic personnel task performance, ensuring smooth flow on the road via smart visual equipment.
The ministry's statement said the GCC Week activity is aimed at gearing up all possible efforts to limit accidents, spare lives and swap expertise among the Council member states.
The traffic department holds exhibitions at the Avenues and 360 malls during the week, with participation of medical teams, staff from various traffic departments, the information systems' department and the general director of relations and security information.
During the exhibition, motorists with grave penalties will be given the chance to re-examine and get softer punitive measure -- except for very grave cases. (end) amn.rk