Kuwait: Jasour – News Desk
The Ministry of Interior today published several awareness brochures regarding the fines stipulated in the new traffic law, as well as the penalties after being referred to court. The new penalties include fines (settlement order) of 150 dinars for running a red light, driving recklessly, or irresponsibly, engaging in street racing, parking in spaces designated for individuals with special needs, driving “baggage” vehicles, and using private vehicles for passenger transport.
Regarding speeding violations, fines range between 70 and 150 dinars, while the settlement order is set at 75 dinars for offenses such as driving without a license or with a revoked license, failing to yield to government vehicles (police, ambulance, fire trucks, civil defense, and official convoys), driving on the shoulder of the road, and using a mobile phone by hand while driving.
Others argued that certain penalties need to be harsher. Wael Hisham suggested that the penalty for reckless weaving between cars is insufficient, as it poses a danger to others. On the other hand, he highlighted the importance of improving road conditions. The government shouldn’t enforce strict penalties where it’s not suitable. They should fix the problems first and provide better infrastructure, clear markings and countdown timers on traffic lights and fix potholes that force drivers onto road shoulders. Only then should stricter enforcement be applied.
And more debates are up and running but with fully appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Interior.
