Police told to put brakes on misuse of official cars

Police officers who drive official vehicles faster than the speed limit, jump red lights and park outside restaurants and other entertainment venues while not visiting them on official duty face suspension, the municipal public security bureau has announced.

The bureau said it began a new initiative in February and will be keeping a close eye on police car use until November following an order from the Ministry of Public Security.

The department has set up monitoring points on major roads, including the second and third ring roads, and will also use footage from surveillance cameras to try to spot illegal use of police vehicles.