17/04/2025
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17/04/2025
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Kuwait Ministry of Interior warns of increased traffic fines and new arrest powers starting April 22.
KUWAIT CITY, April 17: In a move to ensure broad public awareness of recent amendments to the Traffic Law, Kuwait’s General Department of Public Relations and Security Media has launched a multilingual information campaign targeting both citizens and expatriates.
As part of the initiative, the Ministry is providing vital traffic regulation updates in six key languages: English, Persian, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu (referred to in the original as Pakistani), and Filipino. The effort is aimed at delivering clear, accessible information to diverse communities across the country.
The campaign seeks to enhance public understanding of traffic rules, legal obligations, and recent legislative changes. By increasing legal and traffic awareness, the initiative supports the Ministry of Interior’s broader objective of improving road safety and reducing traffic violations and accidents.
VIOLATIONS
Seatbelt: Failure to wear seatbelt KD 30 fine, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period not exceeding 1 month and fine not less than KD 50 and not more than KD 100 or one of these two penalties
Seatbelt: Failure to wear seatbelt KD 30 fine, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period not exceeding 1 month and fine not less than KD 50 and not more than KD 100 or one of these two penalties
Reckless Driving: Fine of KD 150, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period of 1 year and not exceeding 3 years and fine not less than KD 600 and not more than KD 1000 or one of these two penalties
Using a Mobile Phone while driving: Fine of KD 75, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period not exceeding 3 months and fine not less than KD 150 and not more than KD 300 or one of these two penalties
Unauthorised Vehicle Racing: Fine of KD 150, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period of 1 year not exceeding 3 years and fine not less than KD 600 and not more than KD 1000 or one of these two penalties
Parking in spaces designated for the disabled: Fine of KD 150, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period of 1 year not exceeding 3 years and fine not less than KD 600 and not more than KD 1000 or one of these two penalties
Driving without a License, with a license that does not permit operation of a vehicle or with a suspended or revoked license: Fine of KD 75, penalty after court referral - imprisonment of a period of 3 months and fine not less than KD 150 and not more than KD 300 or one of these two penalties
