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The New Traffic law governing
the Points system in effect from 1st Nov 2001. There
is now a specific number of points assigned for every traffic
violation and upon reaching a certain amount of points action
is taken against the violator. Below is a summary taken from
the Official Gazette.
- 14 points - withdrawal of
driving permit for 1month for 1st time violators
- 12
points – second time violation, 6months withdrawal of driving
permit
- 10
points – third time violation, 9months withdrawal of driving
permit
- 8
points – one year withdrawal of driving permit for 4the
time violators
- 6
points – permanent withdrawal of driving license for 5th time violators
The points will be
automatically deleted under the following 2 conditions.
- upon
withdrawal of a driving permit
- non-repetition of any other
violation within a year of the last violation
| Table of violations |
Points. |
| Crossing red traffic
signal |
4 |
| Exceeding speed
limit |
4 |
| Driving on opposite direction |
3 |
| Driving a permit
not suitable for that category |
3 |
| Driving with a
withdrawn or invalid driving permit |
3 |
| Reckless driving |
4 |
| Driving an unlicensed
vehicle |
3 |
| Driving a vehicle
without its number plate |
3 |
| Using private
car for transportation |
2 |
| Intentionally
obstructing traffic |
2 |
| Driving a vehicle
without proper function of brakes |
2 |
| Violation loading
regulations |
1 |
| Exceeding vehicle
stipulated weight, width, and length |
1 |
| Non – adherence
to traffic lines and sign |
1 |
| Wrong ‘U’ turns |
1 |
| Driving without
the compulsory insurance document |
1 |
| Invalid car permit |
1 |
| Vehicle emitting
smoke or bad odor |
1 |
Please
note traffic fines and detention has likewise increased:
| Violation |
Maximum
Fine |
Maximum
detention |
| Over speeding |
KD
100.000 |
3
months |
| Passing red signal |
KD
300.000 |
3
months |
| Driving under effect of alcohol |
KD
500.000 |
1
year plus withdrawal of license |
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