Kuwait Traffic Law Slashes Speeding, Red Light Violations

Kuwait has witnessed a substantial decrease in traffic violations since implementing its new traffic law in April 2025. Data from the Interior Ministry reveals a significant drop in both speeding and red light violations, which officials cite as evidence of heightened road awareness among drivers.

The enforcement of the new legislation has led to a 65 percent reduction in speeding violations. In the year preceding the law's introduction, Kuwait recorded 1,618,739 instances of exceeding the speed limit. This figure plummeted to 561,820 in the corresponding period after the new rules took effect.

Similarly, violations related to running red lights saw a 63 percent decrease. The number of such infractions fell from 140,539 before the new law to 51,732 afterward. These statistics underscore the law's effectiveness in curbing dangerous driving behaviors and enhancing road safety across the nation.