The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait issued a ‘no tolerance’ warning for motorists. This warning is for those people who exceeded the posted speed limits. Yes, it outlines how strict penalties will be applied for both citizens and residents. Not to mention, there can also be deportation for expatriates in serious cases of speeding.
‘No Tolerance’ For Posted Speed Limits In Kuwait
As revealed in a report of the Arabian Business, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has issued this ‘no tolerance’ warning. This was issued in a public awareness notice by the ministry. In this notice, the authority details penalties that are linked to the violations at 150 km/h, 170 km/h and 200 km/h. It is a part of the ministry’s effort to enhance road safety enforcement in the country.
What Are Penalties?
As announced by the ministry, residents who are caught committing these speed violations can face deportation from Kuwait. Not to mention this would be in addition to the vehicle impoundment and traffic violation. Coming to the penalties, they are as follows.
If a citizen is caught exceeding the speed limit at 150 km/h they will face
Traffic violation issuance
Vehicle impoundment
If they are caught violating at 170 km/h, the penalty would include
Traffic violation issuance
Detention, which would pend legal procedures
Impoundment of vehicle
If they’re caught violating at 200 km/h, the citizens would have to face
Impoundment of the vehicle
Traffic violation issuance
Referral for imprisonment proceedings
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Strictness For Road Safety
Not only this, but residents also stand to face deportation for violating speed limits. Yes, those who exceed the listed speed threshold can face issuance of a traffic violation, deportation from Kuwait and vehicle impoundment.
This notice comes as part of the wider road safety awareness campaign, which is under the slogan of no tolerance for exceeding posted speed limits. This advisory was published through the official channels along with reminders that asked to comply with the traffic laws and the speed regulations that have been posted.
So, with the focus on road safety, authorities aim to reduce dangerous driving behaviour and improve the overall safety standards on the road.
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FAQs
Is Kuwait strict about road safety?
Yes, Kuwait has introduced a recent notice, which is very strict about road safety.
Can residents face deportation for violating the speed limit in Kuwait?
If the residents are found exceeding the listed speed threshold, they can be deported from Kuwait, the vehicle can be impounded, and they will be issued a traffic violation.