New Traffic Law in Kuwait

The New Traffic law governing the Points system in effect from 1st Nov 2001. There is now a specific number of points assigned for every traffic violation and upon reaching a certain amount of points action is taken against the violator. Below is a summary taken from the Official Gazette.
14 points - withdrawal of driving permit for 1month for 1st time violators
12 points – second time violation, 6months withdrawal of driving permit
10 points – third time violation, 9months withdrawal of driving permit
8 points – one year withdrawal of driving permit for 4the time violators
6 points – permanent withdrawal of driving license for 5th time violatorsThe points will be automatically deleted under the following 2 conditions.
upon withdrawal of a driving permit
non-repetition of any other violation within a year of the last violation
Table of violations
Points.
Crossing red traffic signal =4

Exceeding speed limit =4
Driving on opposite direction =3
Driving a permit not suitable for that category =3
Driving with a withdrawn or invalid driving permit =3
Reckless driving =4
Driving an unlicensed vehicle =3
Driving a vehicle without its number plate =3
Using private car for transportation =2
Intentionally obstructing traffic =2
Driving a vehicle without proper function of brakes =2
Violation loading regulations =1
Exceeding vehicle stipulated weight, width, and length =1
Non – adherence to traffic lines and sign =1
Wrong ‘U’ turns =1

Driving without the compulsory insurance document =1
Invalid car permit =
Vehicle emitting smoke or bad odor =1
Please note traffic fines and detention has likewise increased:
Violation
Maximum Fine
Maximum detention
Over speeding
KD 100.000
3 months
Passing red signal
KD 300.000
3 months
Driving under effect of alcohol
KD 500.000
1 year plus withdrawal of license

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