Kuwait Warns Expat Speedsters of Deportation as Traffic Violations Surge

Deportation is now among the harshest penalties facing expatriates caught in serious speeding violations on Kuwait’s roads, traffic authorities have warned, as the country recorded dozens of dangerous speeding cases in a single day.

The General Traffic Department (GTD) said expatriate motorists involved in major speeding offences could be deported after legal procedures are completed, in addition to facing fines, imprisonment and vehicle impoundment.

Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Bouhassan, Assistant Director of the Traffic Awareness Unit at the GTD, said speeding violations typically rise during weekends and remain one of the leading causes of serious road accidents.

He revealed that GTD recorded 94 vehicles exceeding speed limits on major roads and highways last Thursday, with legal action initiated against the drivers and their vehicles impounded.

Bouhassan said highway speed limits in Kuwait range between 80km/h and 120km/h. Drivers exceeding the posted limit by 30km/h face a traffic citation and immediate vehicle impoundment.

He explained that motorists clocked at 170km/h are referred to the traffic police station after being fined and having their vehicles seized.

For more severe cases involving speeds of 200km/h or above, stricter penalties apply, including traffic citations, vehicle impoundment and imprisonment.

He stressed that expatriates committing such violations would also be subject to deportation proceedings once all required legal formalities are completed.

Bouhassan urged drivers to comply with speed limits to protect their own safety and that of other road users.

He also reminded tow truck operators to follow traffic regulations, including staying in the right lane, maintaining safe speeds, securing towing equipment properly, and ensuring no passengers are inside vehicles during towing.

According to him, these precautions are essential to ensure towing operations are carried out safely without endangering other motorists.

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