First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Defense, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf, has confirmed that Kuwait’s new traffic law will be announced in the coming days, introducing harsher penalties for serious traffic violations. The law aims to protect road users from reckless drivers who pose significant risks to public safety.

Sheikh Fahad emphasized that while the new law focuses on stricter penalties for serious offenders, those who follow the rules will not face these severe consequences. The law targets violations such as speeding, running red lights, reckless driving, and other dangerous behaviors that threaten road safety.

On the sidelines of a security campaign he supervised in Hawally, Sheikh Fahad reiterated that Kuwait’s field security agencies are actively working around the clock to monitor traffic and residency law violations across all governorates. He stressed that the goal is to ensure safety by holding reckless drivers and lawbreakers accountable.

Key Provisions of the New Traffic Law

Major General Yousef Al-Khadda, Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, highlighted some of the serious violations that will incur harsher penalties under the new law:

Speeding and running red lights

Parking in spaces designated for the disabled

Reckless driving

Failure to wear seat belts

Using a mobile phone while driving

To enforce these regulations, the General Traffic Department (GTD) has installed 252 new cameras across the country to capture violations like seat belt infractions and phone use while driving. These cameras will be fully operational within two months and are part of the 24/7 traffic control system aimed at improving road safety.

In conjunction with the law's introduction, the Public Relations and Security Media General Department will conduct a public awareness campaign to inform citizens and residents of the new rules and penalties.

Comprehensive Monitoring and Public Awareness

Kuwaiti authorities are taking a proactive approach by enforcing a stricter traffic law that will help deter dangerous driving behaviors and safeguard the lives of road users. The comprehensive monitoring system, coupled with increased public awareness, is expected to significantly reduce traffic violations and improve road safety across the country.