Kuwait has a well maintained system of roads, covering all parts of the country. With the good connectivity of roads, petrol being cheap and the road signs displayed in both English and Arabic, expats in Kuwait find it relatively easy to drive in the city. Driving in Kuwait is illegal without a valid driving license and vehicle permission from the government.
Whether you are on for vacation, family trip or vacation and you don’t have a private vehicle; it makes sense to utilize the rent a car service in Kuwait. Depending on the choice, with the service, you are very probable to driving a car far more luxurious than what you had back home.
You must be aware some of the important road rules once you decide to hit the road with a rent a car in Kuwait.
A foreign national is subject to local rules and regulations while visiting or living in a foreign country. It is same with the case of driving too. If you are in Kuwait under a visit visa, you can drive with a valid international driving license for the period of validity of visa. Foreign nationals with residence permits can only drive on a Kuwaiti license.
The Road rules and information
- Driving is on the right side of the road in Kuwait.
- The speed limit varies depending on the road type – Major highways 75 miles/hour (120 km/h) and on urban roads 28 miles/hour (45 km/h)
- Using Mobile phones while on drive is strictly prohibited
- Drivers are required to carry the documents always such as the valid driving license, registration documents, and the insurance documents.
- Petrol stations usually open from 7am to 9pm in major cities and on the highways it opens 24 hours.
- Making a right turn on a red light is not permitted unless there is a special lane to do so with a yield sign.
- Children under 10 years of age are not allowed to travel in the front seat.
- Seat belt is mandatory for all the passengers
With your car hire it is important to take the time to look through some of the above Kuwait driving information, rules and regulations to ensure you have the safest possible journey.
