Kuwait has rolled out significant traffic law reforms, transforming penalties for violations by replacing traditional fines and imprisonment with community service obligations. According to the Ministry of Interior, individuals who break traffic regulations will now engage in activities such as cleaning mosques, maintaining streets, planting greenery, assisting hospitals, supporting centres for people with special needs, and participating in other public welfare projects.
The landmark reform, announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al Sabah, modernizes the outdated 1976 traffic legislation. It empowers courts to assign alternative sentences designed to foster civic accountability, encourage rehabilitation, and instill social responsibility.
Under the updated guidelines, offenders may also be required to fix damages they caused, join road safety awareness campaigns, collaborate with civil defense teams, or provide assistance at schools and community institutions. Additional responsibilities could include organizing Qurans in mosques, recording electricity meter readings, painting curbs, clearing litter from beaches, or offering support at petrol stations.
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This Kuwait traffic law reform is expected to reduce repeat offenses while promoting a culture of public service and social contribution across the country.
