New Traffic Fines List 2025
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Kuwait Traffic Fines List
The following table provides a detailed list of traffic fines in Kuwait:
| Description | Reconciliation Fine (KWD) | Maximum Fine (KWD) |
| Blocking others | 15 KWD | 50 KWD |
| Changing the directions of traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Causing an accident damaging public property | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Causing an accident that damages private property | 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 staying on the right side | 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 vehicle with a revoked driver’s license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving a motor vehicle with a license that has been suspended | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Use of motor vehicle with 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 without a valid 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 vehicle without authorization from the licensed holder | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Driving a motorcycle without a driver’s license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving below 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 right of way to oncoming traffic when making a turn | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Fleeing from or refusing to comply with police officers’ lawful orders | 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 |
| Allowing a child under the age of 10 to occupy 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 materials that cause dirt or pollution 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 |
| Failure to properly restrain a child in the rear seat while driving | 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 |
| Illegally overtaking when a line of vehicles is stopped due to a stop sign | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Overtaking when the following vehicle is about to overtake | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Overtaking while the vehicle ahead is signaling an intention 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 signaling devices not authorized by law | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Using lights other than those permitted by law | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Using loudspeakers without legal authorization | 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 |
| Installing or 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 |
| Non-compliance with 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 Fines List Article 33
The fines listed below correspond to violations under Article 33 of the Kuwaiti Traffic Law:
| Violation Description | Reconciliation Fine | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving a motorcycle without a valid driver’s license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving a motor vehicle with an unauthorized license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving a motor vehicle with a revoked license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving a motor vehicle with a suspended license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Violating public morals | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving a motor vehicle with unsafe tires | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Accelerating a vehicle causing tires to produce disturbing noise | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Driving on the road shoulder | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Transport vehicles failing to keep to the right side of the road | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Construction vehicles failing to keep to the right side of the road | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Failure to yield to government vehicles | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Following government vehicles with active sirens | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
| Providing false information to obtain a driver’s 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 replacement for a lost license | 75 KWD | 300 KWD |
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Kuwait Traffic Fines List Article 34
The fines listed below correspond to violations under Article 34 of the Kuwaiti Traffic Law:
| Violation Description | Reconciliation Fine | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Causing an accident resulting in damage to private property | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Causing an accident resulting in damage to public facilities | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Allowing a child under 10 years old to sit in the front seat | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Failure to properly restrain a child in the rear seat while driving | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Transport vehicles exceeding height limits | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Transport vehicles exceeding load width limits | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Transport vehicles exceeding load length limits | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Transport vehicles exceeding load weight limits | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Damaging traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Damaging traffic lights | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Damaging traffic control and monitoring devices | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Altering the characteristics of traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Relocating traffic signs without authorization | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Changing the orientation of traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Affixing stickers to traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Placing materials that obstruct or reduce the effectiveness of traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Failure to comply with road markings | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Failure to obey traffic signs | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Driving without a valid motor vehicle insurance policy | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Violating window tint regulations on motor vehicles | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Violating window transparency regulations on motor vehicles | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Affixing pictures or images on motor vehicles without permission | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Adding unauthorized modifications or attachments to motor vehicles | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Using a motor vehicle for purposes other than its registered licensing | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Violation of terms and conditions by offices, institutions, or companies | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
| Violating vehicle home detention conditions | 50 KWD | 200 KWD |
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Kuwait Traffic Fines List Article 35
The fines listed below correspond to violations under Article 35 of the Kuwaiti Traffic Law:
| Description of Violation | Reconciliation Fine | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving a motor vehicle without the knowledge or consent of its owner or possessor | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Operating a motor vehicle without the permission of the licensed driver | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Driving with damaged or illegible license plates | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Failure to present a valid driver’s license when requested | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Failure to provide a valid motor vehicle operating license upon demand | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Failure to present any legally required permits | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Using vehicle lights not authorized by law | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Using loudspeakers without legal permission | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Using horns or signaling devices not permitted by law | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Walking on sidewalks reserved exclusively for pedestrians | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Stopping or parking on sidewalks designated for pedestrians | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Walking on designated pedestrian paths | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Stopping on pedestrian pathways | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Stopping on highways at night without proper small lights | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Parking on highways at night without reflectors | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Using dazzling or inappropriate lights | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Misuse or improper use of headlights | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Making turns against the direction of traffic | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Urging or driving against traffic flow | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Entering roads against traffic direction | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Reversing the vehicle against traffic flow | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Replacing significant vehicle parts without approval from traffic police | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Driving below the minimum speed limit on highways | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Driving below the minimum speed limit on ring roads | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Violating police traffic regulations (multiple instances) | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Violating designated truck traffic hours | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Failure to yield the right-of-way to other vehicles | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Failure to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Failure to wear a seatbelt while driving | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Fleeing from or refusing to comply with lawful police orders | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
| Unsafe lane changing or weaving between vehicles | 30 KWD | 100 KWD |
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Kuwait Traffic Fines Article 36
The fines listed below correspond to violations under Article 36 of the Kuwaiti Traffic Law:
| Description of Violation | Reconciliation Fine | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to place a valid insurance sticker | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Using a motor vehicle for advertising purposes without a permit | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Failure of transport vehicles to keep to the right side of the road | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Failure of bicycles to keep to the right side of the road | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Failure to keep to the right side when making a right turn | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Failure to use the turn signal when turning | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Failure to yield to oncoming traffic when turning | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Not maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Sudden braking without valid reason | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Overtaking in areas with poor visibility | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Overtaking near obstacles or dangerous locations | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Overtaking when the following vehicle is also attempting to overtake | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
| Overtaking while the vehicle ahead signals intention to overtake | 20 KWD | 75 KWD |
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