2,700 vehicles undergo technical inspection in the first hour of the winter traffic campaign
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Approximately 2,700 vehicles underwent technical inspection during the first hour of the launch of the winter traffic campaign on Sunday morning, according to the Director of the Traffic Department at the Public Security Directorate, Brigadier General Raed Al-Assaf, who noted that the campaign will last for one month, subject to extension depending on weather conditions and field data.
Al-Assaf stated that the campaign began at 6:00 AM, following a week of awareness activities, pointing out that the Public Security Directorate has introduced improvements to its procedures this year, including the use of modern technologies and streamlining the inspection process.
He explained that the campaign will no longer use the stickers that were previously placed on vehicles after passing the technical inspection. Instead, the driver will receive a text message immediately upon completion of the inspection, indicating whether the vehicle passed or if technical deficiencies were found.
He added that the electronic link between traffic violation devices in the field and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department allows traffic officers to verify whether a vehicle has passed the technical inspection at the Licensing Department without the need to rely on stickers.
Regarding vehicles found with technical deficiencies, Al-Assaf clarified that the driver is given a one-week notice to rectify them. During this period, the driver can visit any Traffic Department section, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department, or highway patrol stations to undergo re-inspection.
He pointed out that "drive-thru" inspection lanes have been provided at the entrances of the departments, allowing drivers to have their vehicles inspected without getting out. He noted that failure to report within the specified period will result in the notice being converted into a traffic violation, while inspections under the campaign are conducted free of charge.
Inspection sites include traffic officers, highway patrols, and the Environmental Police, in addition to licensing departments during official working hours, mobile licensing stations—including the Airport Road station—as well as comprehensive government service centers that provide technical vehicle inspections during their operating hours.
Al-Assaf noted that the Public Security Directorate has equipped the relevant patrols with trained technical specialists to handle vehicles that require specialized inspection.
He urged drivers to ensure the readiness of their vehicles and to improve their driving skills during winter weather conditions, especially when visibility is low due to fog, rain, or snow. He also emphasized using appropriate lights and maintaining a sufficient safety distance between vehicles to reduce the likelihood of accidents and protect lives and property.
