Kuwait

🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Kuwait?

No, tourists do not need a license to drive a car in Kuwait.

  • Tourists do not require a specific license to drive in Kuwait
  • They can use their valid international driving permits
  • Or they can use their national driver's license if it is in English or Arabic

🚓 Driver rules in Kuwait

  • Speed Limitations: The speed limits in Kuwait are generally as follows:
    • Residential areas: 50 km/h
    • Main roads: 80 km/h
    • Expressways: 120 km/h
  • Mobile Phones use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Kuwait, unless it is in hands-free mode.
  • Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Kuwait. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.0%, meaning any amount of alcohol in the bloodstream while driving is considered an offense.
  • Insurance: It is mandatory to have car insurance in Kuwait. Third-party insurance is the minimum requirement, covering any damages caused to others in case of an accident.
  • Age limitations: The legal driving age in Kuwait is 18 years old. Younger individuals may be eligible to apply for a provisional license at 17 years old for motorcycles and commercial vehicles.