The Ministry of Interior convened a meeting on October 4 2026 under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah to address traffic violations involving delivery drivers and motorcycle riders. Brigadier General Ahmed Fahad Al-Azmi head of the Traffic and Operations Sector led discussions with company representatives while Brigadier General Rashid Hamoud Al-Hajri director general of the General Traffic Department and other senior officials attended. The ministry said the session focused on bolstering awareness and ensuring adherence to road rules to safeguard both delivery personnel and other road users.
According to the ministry delivery companies bear direct responsibility for raising awareness among their drivers about common violations and for actively monitoring compliance with traffic laws. Officials emphasized that working under tight delivery schedules does not exempt riders from following regulations or excuse actions that endanger public safety. The ministry noted that field teams have already documented multiple infractions committed by some delivery operators.
The ministry stated that legal measures will be applied against violators with penalties encompassing the impoundment of involved motorcycles or vehicles for a full two months. Delivery firms were urged to supervise their staff closely to prevent recurrence of unsafe practices on Kuwaiti roads. This approach forms part of sustained efforts to reduce risks associated with the growing delivery sector according to the ministry.
Field patrols and monitoring will continue across key routes and peak hours the ministry confirmed following the meeting. Colonel Othman Mohammed Gharib director of public relations at the ministry later detailed specific breaches observed by the Traffic Control Room during an appearance on Kuwait TV. Those violations included driving against the flow of traffic dangerous overtaking at intersections and running red lights with tickets issued and motorcycles impounded in response.
Gharib stressed that employment with a delivery service confers no special exemption from traffic rules during a segment of the “Good Morning Kuwait” program on October 7 2026. The ministry has deployed additional patrols at busy intersections to ease congestion and respond to incidents as part of a broader peak-hour traffic plan. Earlier ministry announcements had already set restrictions on delivery motorcycle operations including a prohibition between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. during summer months to protect riders from extreme heat.
Previous ministry initiatives required delivery riders to wear helmets and reflective vests while mandating company-specific uniforms and vehicle stickers as conditions for operation. The General Traffic Department has conducted joint workshops with delivery platforms and health authorities in past years to promote occupational safety and regulatory compliance among riders. Such measures reflect ongoing coordination to balance the expansion of delivery services with road safety priorities across Kuwait.
