New fine for phone-use while driving ‘not true’
The Public Relations and Security Media Department of Ministry of Interior has denied that a new decision was issued to impose a fine of KD 250 and suspend for three months the driving licenses of those who use mobile phones while driving.
In a press statement issued by Ministry of Interior, the department affirmed that the reports circulating on social media regarding this issue are false. It urged all Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates to confirm such information from valid sources before taking action based on them, stressing that the department usually organizes extensive awareness campaigns before implementing such decisions.
Source : Arabtimes
Kuwait News
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