Panel to screen expats’ driving licenses

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

The National Assembly’s interior and defense committee approved a proposal to set up a permanent panel to investigate whether driving licenses of expatriates are in line with the laws and rules.

According to the proposal, the committee will screen all driving licenses of expatriates at the time of issuance or renewal.

Under Kuwait’s traffic law, expatriates living and working in Kuwait must meet a series of conditions to be able to apply for a driving license, including earning a monthly salary of at least KD 600, have completed two years of residence in the country and possess a university degree. There are several exemptions, including students studying at universities in Kuwait, private drivers of families, doctors, judges, engineers and several other senior professionals, in addition to housewives with children, those working as messengers and others.

But those who obtain a driving license based on one of the exemptions must relinquish the license once they lose these conditions.

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