Driving in Kuwait vs. Russia: Key Safety Differences

Kuwait and Russia present intriguing contrasts in road regulations and practices that significantly impact driver safety. From speed limits and lane usage to the enforcement of alcohol restrictions, understanding these variations is essential for travelers. By exploring these key distinctions, drivers can ensure a secure and informed journey in either country.

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Driving Side

The driving side in kuwait is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in kuwait is 73

0.34 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for kuwait is 0.34 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Kuwait	Russia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used to separate opposite directions on undivided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses.	Reserved for buses and taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled with specific road signs or markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

kuwait:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

russia:

Used to separate opposite directions on undivided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

russia:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

russia:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

russia:

Labeled with specific road signs or markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kuwait:

russia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

N/A

russia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

N/A

russia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

kuwait:

N/A

russia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

kuwait:

russia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kuwait:

N/A

russia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Kuwait	Russia
Urban Areas: Standard	45-60 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	45 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-120 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; but fines are also mailed

Urban Areas: Standard

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

russia:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kuwait:

45 km/h

russia:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

kuwait:

80-100 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

russia:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

120 km/h

russia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

kuwait:

100 km/h

russia:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

80-90 km/h

russia:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

kuwait:

russia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kuwait:

N/A

russia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

kuwait:

Yes

russia:

Yes; but fines are also mailed

Signals

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	Kuwait	Russia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Russia
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic	Russian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kuwait:

Not used

russia:

Not used in Russia

Traffic Signs: Language

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

russia:

Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

russia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Kuwait		Russia
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless signs allow		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

russia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Kuwait	Russia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory and more frequent for older vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Usually indicated in vehicle documents
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

russia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

russia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

russia:

Mandatory and more frequent for older vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

russia:

Usually indicated in vehicle documents

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kuwait:

Not mandatory

russia:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Kuwait	Russia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.035%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common	Common, especially in cities
Enforcement: Fines	Significant fines and legal consequences	Varies; can be substantial
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving	Possible for severe offenses

Limits: General Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

russia:

0.035%

Enforcement: Random Checks

kuwait:

Less common

russia:

Common, especially in cities

Enforcement: Fines

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

russia:

Varies; can be substantial

Enforcement: Imprisonment

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

russia:

Possible for severe offenses

Emergency Services

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	Kuwait		Russia
Contact: Traffic Police	112		Check local numbers; 113 is common
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended		Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

kuwait:

112

russia:

Check local numbers; 113 is common

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

russia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Kuwait	Russia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may include points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Very severe penalties for any alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines applicable	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applicable	Fines apply, points in the record
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, possible	Possible; however, fines often paid online or by bank transfer
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 30 days	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

russia:

Varies; substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

russia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kuwait:

Fines applicable

russia:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

kuwait:

Fines applicable

russia:

Fines apply, points in the record

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

russia:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

kuwait:

Yes, possible

russia:

Possible; however, fines often paid online or by bank transfer

Payment: Deadline

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days

russia:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay