The General Traffic Department has issued a reminder that improper use of a vehicle horn is a traffic violation under Kuwaiti law, punishable by a fine of 25 Kuwaiti dinars.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Bu Hassan, Assistant Director of the Traffic Awareness Department, vehicle horns are strictly meant to warn of potential danger, particularly from other vehicles that could cause accidents. He emphasized that drivers often misuse horns for non-emergency purposes, such as greetings or to get attention on the road.

Bu Hassan further noted that violations related to improper horn use will not only incur fines but also result in traffic points being added to the driver’s record.