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You can view the new Kuwaiti Traffic Law 2026 and its amendments issued by the Traffic Department through the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior website via the following table:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Violation<\/b><\/td>\nReconciliation order<\/b><\/td>\nPenalty after being referred to court<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing a red traffic light<\/span><\/td>\n150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recklessness or negligent driving<\/span><\/td>\n150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting a race on a public road<\/span><\/td>\n150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Park in places designated for people with disabilities<\/span><\/td>\n150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving vehicles and bicycles in places not designated for them<\/span><\/td>\n150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Using a motor vehicle to transport passengers for rent without a permit<\/span><\/td>\n150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeding the speed limit<\/span><\/td>\n70 KWD – 150 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment from one to three years and a fine from 600 Kuwaiti dinars to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of the two penalties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving a motor vehicle without a driving license or with a license for which a recall order has been issued<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do not make way for government vehicles and official processions to pass<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk on the shoulder of the road<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Using a mobile phone while driving<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moving the vehicle with high acceleration so that the tires make an annoying sound<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving a vehicle that makes annoying noises<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving a motor vehicle negligently or not paying attention while driving<\/span><\/td>\n75 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Violating the regulations on the color, transparency, or shading of the vehicle\u2019s glass<\/span><\/td>\n50 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Violating the conditions of home confinement<\/span><\/td>\n50 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/span><\/td>\n50 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Failure to comply with the meaning of land lines or traffic signs<\/span><\/td>\n50 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Not wearing a seat belt<\/span><\/td>\n30 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dodge quickly between vehicles on the road<\/span><\/td>\n30 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving a motor vehicle at a speed less than the minimum speed limit on the highway or ring road<\/span><\/td>\n30 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walking or parking the vehicle on sidewalks or roads designated for pedestrians<\/span><\/td>\n30 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving a motor vehicle without the knowledge of its owner<\/span><\/td>\n30 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nImprisonment 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving a motor vehicle without holding a vehicle operating license or driving license<\/span><\/td>\n20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nA fine of not less than 45 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 75 Kuwaiti dinars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intentionally disrupting or obstructing traffic on public roads<\/span><\/td>\n20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nA fine of not less than 45 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 75 Kuwaiti dinars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pedestrians and cyclists violate traffic rules<\/span><\/td>\n20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nA fine of not less than 45 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 75 Kuwaiti dinars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking in prohibited places<\/span><\/td>\n15 KWD<\/span><\/td>\nA fine of not less than 30 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 50 Kuwaiti dinars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filming a traffic violation during it<\/span><\/td>\nNot allowed<\/span><\/td>\nA fine from 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars to 2,000 Kuwaiti dinars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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How To View New Kuwaiti Traffic Law<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can follow the new Kuwaiti traffic law by the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n