Kuwait Deports Expat Engineer for 153 km/h Speeding

A speeding Arab expatriate engineer in Kuwait faces deportation after being caught driving at 153 km/h, a violation that has triggered swift action from traffic authorities. The driver, operating a four-wheel-drive vehicle, admitted to the infraction but cited unfamiliarity with recent ministry directives as his defense.

Security sources reported the incident, leading to the engineer's referral to the Deportation Department. His departure from Kuwait is anticipated imminently, highlighting the government's firm stance on traffic violations.

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has outlined stringent penalties for speeding. Expatriates caught exceeding 150 km/h will face a traffic ticket, vehicle impoundment, and deportation. For citizens, exceeding 200 km/h carries similar penalties plus imprisonment. Even speeds up to 170 km/h for citizens can result in citations, precautionary seizure, and vehicle impoundment, while exceeding 150 km/h leads to citations and impoundment.

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As for citizens driving at speeds of up to 170 km/h, the penalties include issuing a traffic citation, precautionary seizure, and impounding the vehicle. For any citizen exceeding 150 km/h, the penalties include issuing a citation and impounding the vehicle.