Kuwait's Speeding Crackdown: Deportation Looms

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has issued a stringent "no tolerance" warning to motorists regarding speed limit violations. Authorities aim to bolster road safety enforcement with strict penalties for both citizens and residents.

For citizens, exceeding speed limits at 150 kmph will result in a traffic violation and vehicle impoundment. Reaching 170 kmph incurs a violation, detention pending legal procedures, and vehicle seizure. At 200 kmph, citizens face a violation, vehicle impoundment, and referral for imprisonment proceedings.

Residents committing significant speeding violations face even harsher consequences. In addition to traffic violations and vehicle impoundment, expatriates caught at these high speeds risk deportation from the State of Kuwait. This initiative is part of a national campaign to promote road safety and compliance with traffic laws.

The ministry's advisory underscores a growing regional focus on traffic safety, with Kuwait intensifying its efforts to reduce dangerous driving and improve overall road safety standards. Motorists are urged to adhere strictly to posted speed regulations.