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Kuwait Traffic Violations and Penalties Fines List 2025

Kuwait traffic violations and penalties fines vary depending on the type of violation and degree of severity, and range in value from 15 to 500 KWD, vehicle owners must pay these violations within the specified period to avoid legal problems.

Kuwait Traffic Violations and Penalties Fines List

The following list shows the prices of traffic violations as determined by the General Traffic Department in Kuwait: [1]

Description of the violation Reconciliation Maximum fine
Blocking others 15 KWD 50 KWD
Causing an accident that damages private property 50 KWD 200 KWD
Causing an accident that damages public facilities 50 KWD 200 KWD
Changing the directions of traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Changing the features of traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Changing the locations of traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Construction vehicles not keeping to the right side of the road 75 KWD 300 KWD
Damage to traffic control and monitoring devices 50 KWD 200 KWD
Damage to traffic lights 50 KWD 200 KWD
Damage to traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle with a license that has been revoked 75 KWD 300 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle with a license that has been suspended 75 KWD 300 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle with an expired facilitation license 15 KWD 50 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle with an unauthorized license 75 KWD 300 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle with damaged license plates 30 KWD 100 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle with unfit tires 75 KWD 300 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s license 75 KWD 300 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle without a valid insurance policy 50 KWD 200 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle without the knowledge of its owner or possessor 30 KWD 100 KWD
Driving a motor vehicle without the knowledge of the person licensed to it 30 KWD 100 KWD
Driving a motorcycle without a driver’s license 75 KWD 300 KWD
Driving a vehicle at a speed lower than the minimum speed limit on highways 30 KWD 100 KWD
Driving a vehicle at a speed lower than the minimum speed limit on ring roads 30 KWD 100 KWD
Driving on the shoulder of the road 75 KWD 300 KWD
Entering against traffic 30 KWD 100 KWD
Expiration of the on-demand taxi vehicle’s service life 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure of bicycles to keep to the right side of the road 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure of transport vehicles to keep to the right side of the road 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure to comply with the meaning of landlines 50 KWD 200 KWD
Failure to comply with the meaning of traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Failure to keep to the right side when turning right 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure to leave sufficient distance with the motor vehicle in front 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure to place an insurance sticker 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure to present a driver’s license 30 KWD 100 KWD
Failure to present a motor vehicle operating license 30 KWD 100 KWD
Failure to present a permit required by law 30 KWD 100 KWD
Failure to renew a motor vehicle license 15 KWD 50 KWD
Failure to return the license plate upon its disposal 15 KWD 50 KWD
Failure to tow a motor vehicle obstructing traffic 15 KWD 50 KWD
Failure to use the turn signal 20 KWD 75 KWD
Failure to wear a seatbelt 30 KWD 100 KWD
Failure to yield right-of-way 30 KWD 100 KWD
Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians 30 KWD 100 KWD
Failure to yield to government vehicles 75 KWD 300 KWD
Failure to yield to oncoming traffic behind and ahead when turning 20 KWD 75 KWD
Fleeing or failing to comply with police officers 30 KWD 100 KWD
Following government vehicles while their sirens are on 75 KWD 300 KWD
Getting out of a vehicle without paying attention 15 KWD 50 KWD
Having a child under the age of 10 in the front seat 50 KWD 200 KWD
Irregular parking 15 KWD 50 KWD
Leaving a motor vehicle with its ignition key 15 KWD 50 KWD
Leaving something that causes dirt on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Leaving something that obstructs traffic on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Moving a motor vehicle at high acceleration such that the tires make a disturbing sound 75 KWD 300 KWD
Not having a meter that passengers in on-demand taxis know about 20 KWD 75 KWD
Not restraining a child in the rear seat while driving a motor vehicle 50 KWD 200 KWD
Obstructing traffic on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Overtaking and poor visibility 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking on curves 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking on hills 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking on slippery roads 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking when a line of vehicles has stopped due to a stop sign 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking when the following vehicle is about to overtake 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking when the vehicle in front of you is showing a desire to overtake 20 KWD 75 KWD
Overtaking when there is an obstacle or danger 20 KWD 75 KWD
Parking at night on highways without reflectors 30 KWD 100 KWD
Parking at passenger stations 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking at prohibited intersections 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in front of ambulance center entrances and exits 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in front of fire station entrances and exits 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in front of military zone entrances and exits 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in front of police station entrances and exits 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in front of school entrances and exits 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in overpasses 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in the roadway near curves 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in the roadway near hills 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in the second row 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking in tunnels 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking on bridges 15 KWD 50 KWD
Parking public transport vehicles away from passenger station platforms 15 KWD 50 KWD
Placing additions to a motor vehicle without a permit 50 KWD 200 KWD
Placing any other materials that affect the effectiveness of traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Placing pictures on a motor vehicle 50 KWD 200 KWD
Placing something that causes dirt on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Placing something that obstructs traffic on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Placing stickers on traffic signs 50 KWD 200 KWD
Providing false information to obtain a driver’s license 75 KWD 300 KWD
Providing false information to obtain a driving license 75 KWD 300 KWD
Providing false information to obtain a learning permit 75 KWD 300 KWD
Providing false information to obtain a license copy 75 KWD 300 KWD
Providing false information to obtain a lost license replacement 75 KWD 300 KWD
Replacing a substantial part without traffic police approval 30 KWD 100 KWD
Reversing against traffic 30 KWD 100 KWD
Stopping at night on highways without lights Small lights 30 KWD 100 KWD
Stopping on pedestrian paths 30 KWD 100 KWD
Stopping on sidewalks designated for pedestrians 30 KWD 100 KWD
Sudden braking without justification 20 KWD 75 KWD
Swiping between vehicles on the road 30 KWD 100 KWD
Throwing something that causes dirt on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Throwing something that obstructs traffic on public roads 15 KWD 50 KWD
Transport vehicles not keeping to the right side of the road 75 KWD 300 KWD
Transport vehicles violating height requirements 50 KWD 200 KWD
Transport vehicles violating load length requirements 50 KWD 200 KWD
Transport vehicles violating load weight requirements 50 KWD 200 KWD
Transport vehicles violating load width requirements 50 KWD 200 KWD
Turning against traffic 30 KWD 100 KWD
Urging against traffic 30 KWD 100 KWD
Using a motor vehicle for advertising without a permit 20 KWD 75 KWD
Using a motor vehicle for purposes other than its licensing purpose 50 KWD 200 KWD
Using dazzling lights 30 KWD 100 KWD
Using headlights 30 KWD 100 KWD
Using horns or other devices other than those permitted by law 30 KWD 100 KWD
Using lights other than those permitted by law 30 KWD 100 KWD
Using loudspeakers other than those permitted by law 30 KWD 100 KWD
Using non-red reflective materials on the rear of the vehicle 20 KWD 75 KWD
Using red lights on the front of the vehicle 20 KWD 75 KWD
Using red reflective devices on the front of the vehicle 20 KWD 75 KWD
Using reflective materials on the front of the vehicle 20 KWD 75 KWD
Using white lights on the rear of the vehicle 20 KWD 75 KWD
Violating public morals 75 KWD 300 KWD
Violation of home detention conditions for vehicles 50 KWD 200 KWD
Violation of motor vehicle window tint regulations 50 KWD 200 KWD
Violation of motor vehicle window transparency regulations 50 KWD 200 KWD
Violation of police traffic regulations 30 KWD 100 KWD
Violation of police traffic regulations 30 KWD 100 KWD
Violation of police traffic regulations 30 KWD 100 KWD
Violation of terms and conditions by offices, institutions, and companies 50 KWD 200 KWD
Violation of truck traffic times 30 KWD 100 KWD
Walking on pedestrian paths 30 KWD 100 KWD
Walking on sidewalks designated for pedestrians 30 KWD 100 KWD
Wearing a burqa or niqab while driving 15 KWD 50 KWD

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Kuwait Traffic Violations and Penalties Fines List pdf

You can learn about the traffic violations fines by downloading violation price list “from here”, so you can refer to it when needed.

Conclusion

The General Traffic Department in Kuwait imposes compliance with traffic laws to preserve the safety of lives and property, and fines drivers who violate these laws with fines that vary depending on the type of violation.

Questions & Answers

How much is the fine for delivering the vehicle to someone who does not have a permit required by law?

How much is the fine for delivering the vehicle to someone who does not have a permit required by law?

The fine for delivering the vehicle to someone who does not have a permit required by law in Kuwait is 75 KWD.

How much is the fine for traffic violations in Kuwait?

How much is the fine for traffic violations in Kuwait?

The fine for traffic violation in Kuwait varies according to the type of violation and ranges between 15 and 500 dinars.

How can I check my fines in Kuwait?

How can I check my fines in Kuwait?

You can check your fines in Kuwait through the Ministry of Interior website or via the Sahl application.

What is the penalty for crossing red lights in Kuwait?

What is the penalty for crossing red lights in Kuwait?

Crossing red lights in Kuwait incur a fine of 300 KWD.

How much is the fine for driving a vehicle without a driver’s license?

How much is the fine for driving a vehicle without a driver’s license?

The fine for driving a vehicle without a driver’s license in Kuwait is 300 Kuwaiti dinars.

What is the fine for drunk and drive in Kuwait?

What is the fine for drunk and drive in Kuwait?

The fine for drunk and drive in Kuwait is 300 Kuwaiti dinars.

What is the fine for escaping from the patrol?

What is the fine for escaping from the patrol?

The fine for escaping from the patrol is 15 Kuwaiti dinars.

How can I pay the fine for traffic violations in Kuwait?

How can I pay the fine for traffic violations in Kuwait?

You can pay the fine for traffic violations in Kuwait through the Ministry of Interior website or via the Sahl application.

How many days does it take to know the traffic violation in Kuwait?

How many days does it take to know the traffic violation in Kuwait?

The traffic violation in Kuwait takes between 2 and 5 days to be known.

References

[1]moi.gov.kwوزارة الداخلية الكويت18 نوفمبر 2024