Kuwait New Traffic Fines List 2025

The General Traffic Department in Kuwait has updated the traffic law, amending Traffic Violations and Penalties Fines List to enhance traffic safety and reduce traffic accidents. The law includes all violations, the value of each violation, and the number of points associated with each violation.
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Kuwait New Traffic Fines List
By the following table, you can find out Traffic Violations and Penalties Fines List: [1]
Traffic Violation Traffic | Violation Prices |
Driving a motorbike without a driver’s license | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s license | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle against the direction of traffic on ring roads | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle against the direction of traffic on highways | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violating the conditions of a racing permit | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Racing without a permit on roads | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 40 km/h. | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 30 km/h. | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 20 km/h. | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Running a red light | 300 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Proving false data to obtain a replacement for a lost one | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Proving false data to obtain a copy of the license | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Proving false data to obtain a driver’s license | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Proving false data to obtain a driving license | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a vehicle with forged plates | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Changing some or all of the original plate numbers | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Proving false data to obtain a learning permit | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a vehicle with plates not issued by the traffic department | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle without its metal plates | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of commercial plate conditions | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving an unlicensed motor vehicle | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Working on the roads without a permit from the traffic department | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Repairing an accident without written permission from the competent authority | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of public morals | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to stop and report to the police if it causes an accident | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with a license that has been decided to be withdrawn | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Inattention while driving and exposing the driver, passengers or others to danger. | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Negligence in driving and exposing the driver, passengers or others to danger | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Negligence in driving and exposing the driver, passengers or others to danger | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Reckless driving and exposing the driver, passengers or others to danger | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with a license that has been decided to be suspended | 100 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Causing an accident that damages people’s property | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Replacing a substantial part without traffic approval | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Changing the color of the vehicle without traffic approval | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Changing the purpose of use of the vehicle without traffic approval | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to notify traffic of Damage to a motor vehicle operating license | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to notify traffic of the loss of a motor vehicle operating license | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to notify traffic of a change of residence | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle without a valid insurance document | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Reversing against traffic | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Entering against traffic | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Turning against traffic | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to adhere to the meaning of traffic signs | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Walking on the shoulder of the road | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to adhere to the meaning of ground lines | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using spotlights | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Parking on pedestrian paths | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using lights other than those permitted by law | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using dazzling lights | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Parking at night on highways without reflectors | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Parking at night on highways without turning on small lights | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Walking on pedestrian paths | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Parking on sidewalks designated for pedestrians | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Walking on sidewalks designated for pedestrians | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Placing stickers on traffic signs | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Changing the directions of traffic signs | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Changing the locations of traffic signs | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Changing the features of traffic signs | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Damaging traffic control and monitoring devices | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Damaging traffic signals | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Damaging traffic signs | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using warning devices or other devices other than those authorized by law | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using loudspeakers other than Legally authorized | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle without the knowledge of its owner or possessor | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with unfit tires | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle that has an accident that affects its balance | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle from which something falls that poses a danger to road users | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle from which something leaks that affects the suitability of the road | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle from which materials harmful to public health leak | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle from which flammable materials leak | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle that emits thick smoke or a bad smell | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle whose load is flying | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle that emits disturbing sounds | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the weight of the load by transport vehicles | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the length of the load by transport vehicles | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the width of the load by transport vehicles | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the height by transport vehicles | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the load by transport vehicles | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Refusal to present a permit required by law | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Refusal to present a vehicle operating license | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Refusal to present a driving license | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the gathering permit | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Holding gatherings without a permit | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of the conditions of the procession permit | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with unclear plates | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with plates whose numbers are not readable | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with one plate | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle without a permit required by law | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violating the conditions of temporary customs entry | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle in violation of the conditions of the permit | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with an expired permit | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with a change in the color of the plates | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with a change in the color of the plates | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with a change in the location of the plates | 25 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Causing an accident that damages public facilities | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using a private vehicle to transport passengers for a fee | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Delivering the vehicle to someone who does not have a permit required by law | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Delivering the vehicle to someone without a driving license | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Delivering the vehicle to someone who does not have a valid driving license | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with unusable brakes | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle with faulty brakes | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle without brakes | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Intentionally obstructing traffic on public roads | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Intentionally disrupting traffic on public roads | 75 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Exceeding the maximum number of passengers (fare, bus) | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Transport vehicles overtaking each other in cities | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Passenger transport vehicles overtaking each other in cities | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Not giving way to oncoming vehicles to pass when there is an obstacle to the right of the vehicle | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking in places prohibited according to traffic instructions | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking near pedestrian crossings | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking on slippery roads | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking on hills | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking on curves | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking with a stopped convoy of vehicles; due to the presence of a stop signal | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking with a stopped convoy of vehicles; due to obstructing traffic | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking at intersections, roundabouts and squares | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Not returning to the right side when completing the overtaking | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking while the vehicle in front of him expresses his desire to overtake him | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking while the vehicle following him starts to overtake | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to leave a side distance | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking when there is an obstacle or danger | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to adhere to the right side of the road when facing a vehicle coming from the opposite direction | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Overtaking and poor visibility | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure of bicycles to adhere to the right side of the road | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Sudden use of the brakes without justification | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to leave sufficient distance with the vehicle in front of it | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure of transport vehicles to adhere to the right side of the road | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to take precautions for traffic coming behind and in front of it when turning | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to use the turn signal | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to adhere to the right side when wanting to turn right | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to give way to another vehicle to overtake | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of police instructions regarding traffic regulation | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to adhere to the right side of the road and poor visibility | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Speeding less than the maximum and not adhering to the right side of the road | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Escaping from the patrol | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Using the vehicle for advertising without a permit | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to make way for official convoys | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to make way for approved emergency vehicles | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to place the insurance sticker | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Violation of truck traffic times | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to attach a photo of the vehicle number behind the front seat (On-demand fare) | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to attach a photo of the driver behind the front seat (on-demand fare). | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Failure to attach a photo of the license behind the front seat (on-demand fare) | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Lack of a meter that passengers know in on-demand taxis | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Expiration of the service life of the on-demand taxi | 15 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating beverages | 500 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs | 500 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of substances that affect a person’s natural powers | 500 Kuwaiti Dinar |
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of psychotropic substances | 500 Kuwaiti Dinar |
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Conclusion
The new amendments to traffic violation fees in Kuwait demonstrate the General Traffic Department’s commitment to ensuring a safe traffic environment by imposing fines on traffic law violators, helping to reduce traffic accidents and protect lives.
Questions & Answers
The fine for using a mobile phone while driving is 75 Kuwaiti dinars, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months and a fine of not less than 150 Kuwaiti dinars and not more than 300 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these two penalties when referred to court.
Turning right when the traffic light is red is not considered a violation unless there is a sign prohibiting right turns.
The value of traffic violation fines varies depending on the violation and its severity.
The penalty for running a red traffic light is imprisonment for a period of more than one year and not exceeding three years, and a fine of not more than one thousand dinars and not less than six hundred dinars, or one of these two penalties.