Traffic patrols report multiple violations, 14-year-old driver apprehended

Jordan

Published: 2024-08-29 10:28

Last Updated: 2024-08-29 10:34


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The Traffic Patrol Department reported multiple traffic violations in the past 24 hours.

Four people were injured in a vehicle rollover accident beyond the Military College Bridge on Route 100, heading towards the capital, Amman.

The External Traffic Patrols reported that the injured were taken to Zarqa Governmental Hospital, where their conditions were described as moderate.

The accident was attributed to a sudden lane change, which is considered a dangerous and potentially fatal violation.

Additionally, a vehicle traveling at 191km/h was intercepted on the Airport Road.

In another incident, the Traffic Department apprehended a 14-year-old driver on the Desert Highway.

The vehicle was seized, and the case was referred to the Al-Hasa Security Center for legal action against the vehicle's owner.

The Public Security Directorate's traffic authorities urged drivers to follow traffic rules and avoid dangerous behaviors such as distracted driving, tailgating, and sudden lane changes to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for all road users.

They also encouraged the public to call the emergency number 911 if needed, assuring that assistance is available around the clock.