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Interior Ministry says issue of fines, fees increase "inaccurate"

KUWAIT, April 30 (KUNA) -- The Interior Ministry denied news reports circulated recently by some social media outlets over an increase in fees and fines for traffic violations, saying that this is not quite true.
The ministry said in a press statement issued by the Security Media Department today that the ministry was studying some proposals and statistics demanding imposition of strict penalties for certain traffic violations due to their direct impact on the safety of road users.
It added that the issues is currently being studied by specialized personnel of the competent authorities and has not been completed or approved yet.
The ministry appealed to all to seek accurate news from credible sources only. (end) hmd.tg KUNA 301445 Apr 13NNNN