Kuwait has seen a significant decline in traffic accidents, deadly and traffic crimes during the first half of 2025, which marks a sharp improvement in road safety compared to the same period last year. This positive trend follows the implementation of a stringent new traffic law initiated in late April, which imposed rigorous punishment and fine for violations, causing safe driving behavior across the country.TL; Dr:
- Traffic accidents declined by 45% in the first six months of 2025, which fell from 2,511 incidents to 1,383 in 2024 this year.
- Traffic -related deaths declined by 34%, decreasing from 143 to 94 in the same period of 2025 in early 2024.
- Traffic offenses with especially steep cuts in May and June after the complete enforcement of new laws reduced to about 1.66 million quotes from 1.97 million to 1.66 million.
Detailed decline in accidents, deaths and crimes
As mentioned by a local news outlet Kuwait Times, according to Colonel Fahd al-Issa, head of the traffic awareness department, the introduction of the difficult new traffic law on 22 April 2025, has had a rapid and marked impact on the behavior of motorists. Recording just 1,383 accidents in the first half of 2025, traffic accidents declined by 45%by 45%in the respective months of 2024.Similarly, the number of deaths due to road accidents fell faster to 94 fatal to 94%compared to 143 last year. The most dramatic reforms were seen in May and June, the first month under the enforcement of the new law. Deaths in May from 22 to 11 last year, while in June the deadly deadly declined by 75%, from 20 to 5.Large -scale monitoring traffic violations by traffic cameras and enforcement systems also declined significantly. The total crime for a period of six months reached around 1.66 million, below 1.97 million below 1.97 million in the first half of 2024.
Impact of new traffic laws and punishment
The new traffic law, which has increased the fine and punishment manifold, has been credited with these improvements for these improvements for especially for serious violations such as running red lights, fast speed and seat belts. Combined enforcement measures with public awareness campaigns have encouraged safe driving practices, contributing to low accidents and deaths.Colonel al-Issa highlighted that the preventive effect of the law keeps on strengthening, especially drivers adjust the rigorous consequences of risky driving. The reaction of the general public is largely described as positive, indicating a cultural change towards compliance with traffic rules.Kuwait’s road safety progress in early 2025 align with extensive government strategies to increase traffic management and public safety. Authorities continue to invest in advanced monitoring technologies and awareness programs to maintain and improve these trends. Efforts are underway to maintain cooperation between traffic departments, law enforcement and community stakeholders to further reduce road accidents and ambush. This continuous focus supports the Kuwait Vision 2035 targets that focus on the development of security, economic diversification and infrastructure.The first half of 2025 has brought a promising decrease in traffic accidents, deadly and violations in Kuwait, thanks to strong legislative reforms and enforcement. With a decline of 45% in accidents and a decrease of 34% in deaths, Kuwait’s roads are protected, reflecting successful government and community commitment for traffic safety.These figures outline the important role of a strong legal structure supported by enforcement and public awareness, establishing Kuwait for continuous improvement in road safety throughout the year.
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- 1. How much traffic accidents have declined in Kuwait in early 2025?
Traffic accidents declined by 45% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, falling from 2,511 incidents to 1,383. - 2. What was the information about the decrease in traffic related deaths?
In the first six months of 2024, in the beginning of 2024, in the beginning of 2024, 143 deaths declined to a deadly 34%traffic. - 3. What was the effect of the new traffic law on these reforms?
The new traffic law applied with hard punishment for violations in late April 2025 was credited for changing the driver’s behavior and reducing accidents, deaths and violations. - 4. How much has traffic crimes decreased after the new rules?
Traffic violations from about 1.97 million quotes in the first half of 2025 rose to about 1.66 million from about 1.97 million quotes, especially with a steep decline in May and June. - 5. Is this positive road safety trends expected to continue?
Yes, investment in ongoing enforcement, public awareness campaign and monitoring technology is aimed at maintaining and improving road safety in alignment with Vision 2035 goals of Kuwait.
