Yellow-box violators to be fined BD20-50

Manama : Beginning Monday, smart cameras installed at traffic junctions will detect yellow-box violations, it was announced yesterday.

The General Directorate of Traffic confirmed in a statement issued yesterday that lawbreakers will be fined BD20-50.

“Traffic violations will be monitored by smart cameras and other advanced technology used at junctions. A special team will also monitor the traffic to plug violations that affect the traffic flow,” the directorate said. 

“The yellow boxes are crossed lines that the driver shouldn’t cross if the way is not clear, as stated in Article 51 of the Traffic Law 23 of 2014. The fine for the yellow-box violation is ranged between BD20 to BD50,” it explained further.

“The General Directorate of Traffic had carried out a number of traffic awareness campaigns to introduce the yellow boxes to the public, while expressing thanks to the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company for its distinguished role in supporting the campaign as part of the active community partnership approach,” the directorate said in the statement.

Yellow boxes are located on main and vital junctions in the Kingdom. Many citizens and residents had complained in the past about drivers violating the yellow box rule and hindering the flow of traffic, especially during rush hours.