Kuwait New Traffic Law 2025
You can view the new Kuwaiti Traffic Law 2025 and its amendments issued by the Traffic Department through the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior website via the following table:
| Violation | Reconciliation order | Penalty after being referred to court |
| Passing a red traffic light | 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Recklessness or negligent driving | 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Conducting a race on a public road | 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Park in places designated for people with disabilities | 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Driving vehicles and bicycles in places not designated for them | 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Using a motor vehicle to transport passengers for rent without a permit | 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Exceeding the speed limit | 70 KWD – 150 KWD | Imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties. |
| Driving a motor vehicle without a driving license or with a license for which a recall order has been issued | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Do not make way for government vehicles and official processions to pass | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Walk on the shoulder of the road | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Moving the vehicle with high acceleration so that the tires make an annoying sound | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Driving a vehicle that makes annoying noises | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Driving a motor vehicle negligently or not paying attention while driving | 75 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars, and a fine of not less than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Violating the regulations on the color, transparency, or shading of the vehicle’s glass | 50 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding two months and a fine of not less than 100 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 200 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Violating the conditions of home confinement | 50 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding two months and a fine of not less than 100 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 200 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| The presence of a child under the age of ten in the front seats, or not being seated in the back seats while driving, or leaving him in the vehicle without an adult accompaniment | 50 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding two months and a fine of not less than 100 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 200 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Failure to comply with the meaning of land lines or traffic signs | 50 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding two months and a fine of not less than 100 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 200 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Not wearing a seat belt | 30 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month and a fine of not less than 50 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 100 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Dodge quickly between vehicles on the road | 30 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month and a fine of not less than 50 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 100 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Driving a motor vehicle at a speed less than the minimum speed limit on the highway or ring road | 30 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month and a fine of not less than 50 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 100 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Walking or parking the vehicle on sidewalks or roads designated for pedestrians | 30 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month and a fine of not less than 50 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 100 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Driving a motor vehicle without the knowledge of its owner | 30 KWD | Imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month and a fine not less than 50 Kuwaiti dinars and not exceeding 100 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties. |
| Driving a motor vehicle without holding a vehicle operating license or driving license | 20 KWD | A fine of not less than 45 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 75 Kuwaiti dinars |
| Intentionally disrupting or obstructing traffic on public roads | 20 KWD | A fine of not less than 45 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 75 Kuwaiti dinars |
| Pedestrians and cyclists violate traffic rules | 20 KWD | A fine of not less than 45 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 75 Kuwaiti dinars |
| Parking in prohibited places | 15 KWD | A fine of not less than 30 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 50 Kuwaiti dinars |
| Filming a traffic violation during it | Not allowed | A fine from 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars to 2,000 Kuwaiti dinars |
How To View New Kuwaiti Traffic Law
You can follow the new Kuwaiti traffic law by the following steps:
- Go to Ministry of Interior website “from here“.
- Click on “E-Services“.
- Press “Gen Dept Of Traffic“
- Choose “New traffic law and its amendments”.
- See the amendments and new violations.
Kuwait New Traffic Law Fines PDF
You can download the list of traffic violations in Kuwait and the fines resulting from them in PDF format “from here”, by clicking on the link, then viewing the list of violations and clicking on the save button.
Questions & Answers
When will the amendments and fines be implemented in the new Kuwaiti traffic law?
When will the amendments and fines be implemented in the new Kuwaiti traffic law?
New amendments and the value of the new fines will be implemented as of April 22, 2025.
Who is responsible for amendments to the new traffic law in Kuwait?
Who is responsible for amendments to the new traffic law in Kuwait?
Ministry of Interior is responsible for amending the new traffic law in Kuwait, represented by the General Traffic Department.
How much is the fine for driving a motor vehicle that makes annoying noises before it is referred to court?
How much is the fine for driving a motor vehicle that makes annoying noises before it is referred to court?
Fine for driving a motor vehicle that makes annoying noises before referring it to court is 75 Kuwaiti dinars.
How do I view the new traffic law in Kuwait?
How do I view the new traffic law in Kuwait?
You can find out the new traffic law in Kuwait through the official Ministry of Interior website.
How much is the fine for jumping a red traffic light in Kuwait in 2025?
How much is the fine for jumping a red traffic light in Kuwait in 2025?
Value of the violation of crossing a red traffic light in Kuwait for the year 2025 is imprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 to 1000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two violations.
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