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Kuwait rules and regulations

Road rules
  • Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road 
  • Digital cameras for registering traffic violations, including speeding, are in use on Kuwaiti roads 
  • Repeat traffic violations or violations of a serious nature may result in the deportation of an expatriate offender 
  • When a driver flashes his full beam in Kuwait, it is a request to other motorists to move their car into a slower lane to allow the driver with the flashing beams to proceed ahead 
  • There is also little use of indicators and little lane discipline
Driving regulations
  1. Minimum age for rental:
    • 21 years of age
    • Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-24
  2. Driving Licence:
    • International Driving Permit

Travel tips

Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance· Just the hint of alcohol on your breath will be grounds for driving under the influence – and could result in a short stay in jail, especially if an accident is involved.

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