KUWAIT CITY, Jan 23: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Department of Security Relations and Media and in collaboration with the General Traffic Department, announced the launch of a comprehensive awareness campaign to highlight the recent amendments to certain provisions of the Traffic Law following the issuance of Decree-Law No. 5/2025, which amends some provisions of Decree-Law No. 67/1976 regarding traffic. The new amendments will take effect in 90 days on April 22, 2025, and the awareness campaign will continue until the law is fully implemented.

The campaign aims to educate citizens and residents about the most important provisions of the amended law and promote greater adherence to traffic regulations to enhance road safety. It will use a variety of platforms, including traditional media such as press, television and radio, and social media, to ensure that the awareness messages reach all segments of society. Traffic messages will also be broadcast in multiple languages, and media meetings will be held with officials to explain the importance of these amendments in reducing accidents and creating a safer traffic environment.

The ministry stated that the previous penalties will remain in effect until the new penalties are implemented. It urged everyone to familiarize themselves with the amendments and comply with them, emphasizing that adherence to the law is a collective responsibility that helps protect lives and property. The amendments to the traffic law include an increase in fines, with some violations now carrying a penalty of up to KD 150. Penalties for certain violations may include imprisonment. The lowest fine is KD 15 for a “no parking” violation. The amendments also introduce a fine ranging from KD 1,000 to KD 2,000 for anyone who, using a device or communication method, takes and shares photos, videos, or audio clips while committing any of the offenses stipulated in the law.