The Iraqi Traffic Directorate announced that the installation of surveillance cameras has led to a 95% decrease in traffic violations, noting that traffic fines also apply to vehicles bearing Kurdistan Region license plates.
Brigadier General Naseer Abdul Sattar, Director of Media and Public Relations at the Directorate, stated on Saturday (October 11, 2025), that the installation of surveillance cameras has been implemented at five intersections on the Rusafa side of Baghdad, starting July 1 of this year.
He added, "The installation of these cameras has reduced accidents and traffic violations by between 90% and 95%," adding that "drivers are now more compliant with traffic regulations."
Brigadier General Naseer Abdul Sattar indicated that the installation of cameras will continue. According to the plan, cameras will be installed at approximately 40 intersections every four months, in addition to installing 20 more cameras on highways to record excessive speed.
After an agreement with an international company, the Iraqi General Traffic Directorate is implementing a project to install surveillance cameras at all Iraqi intersections and traffic violation cameras on highways.
Iraqi Traffic Directorate surveillance cameras reduced traffic violations by 95%
