New traffic law in Kuwait, women driving in niqab to be fined

The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has announced that the women found violating the ban on wearing the niqab or burqa while driving under the new traffic law will face fines ranging from 30 to 50 Kuwaiti dinars.

A reconciliation fee of 15 dinars



has been set, with no imprisonment imposed for this offence.

The ministry explained that the law is designed to enhance road safety, as wearing a niqab can obstruct a driver’s vision and concentration, thereby increasing the likelihood of accidents.