Kuwait has issued a new ministerial resolution amending parts of the Traffic Law to increase penalties for speeding. The updated decision changes Article 211 bis of Ministerial Resolution No. 81/1976, introducing a stricter fine structure based on how much a driver exceeds the speed limit.
Under the new rules:
Exceeding the limit by up to 20 km/h will result in a KD 70 fine.
Exceeding by 21–30 km/h will lead to a KD 80 fine.
Exceeding by 31–40 km/h will cost KD 90.
Exceeding by 41–50 km/h will bring a KD 100 fine.
Exceeding by 51–60 km/h will result in a KD 120 fine.
Exceeding by 61–70 km/h will lead to a KD 130 fine.
Exceeding by more than 70 km/h will carry the highest fine of KD 150.
These updates are part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and reduce accidents by discouraging speeding.