This is the new traffic rules published by the traffic control department as per dated 01.05.08.
S.No. Category Fine in Kuwaiti Dinar(KD)
1 Parking in no parking zone 30.000
2 Not using the seat belt while driving 50.000
3 Using cell phone while driving 50.000
4 Eating, drinking, smoking etc. while driving. 50.000
5 Baby in front seats 50.000
6 Not making the complete stop at the stop sign 50.000
7 Driving a car with foreign number plates or driving license 150.000 Plus 1-4 Week prison or both.
8 Hit and Run 250.000 Plus 1-3 Month prison or both.
9 Crossing a RED Signal Light 250.000 Plus 1-3 Month prison or both.
10 Driving against the traffic in a one way street. 250.000 Plus 1-3 Month prison or both.
11 Driving under the influence of alcohol 500.000 Plus 3-6 Month prison or both.
12 Driving without a license 500.000 Plus 3-6 Month prison or both.
13 Exceeding the speed limit with 1-10 km/hr 50.000
14 Exceeding the speed limit with 10-20 km/hr 100.000
15 Exceeding the speed limit with 20-30 km/hr 150.000 Plus 1-3 Month prison or both.
16 Exceeding the speed limit with 30-40 km/hr 200.000 Plus 1-3 Month prison or both.
17 Exceeding the speed limit with Over 40 km/hr 250.000 Plus 1-3 Month prison or both.
I wish All the Best to Expat Drivers in Kuwait, as for Kuwaitis they have WASTA. Kuwait police doesn't even dare to touch them.
