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Proposal to curtail expats car ownership tabled

Other Kuwait City 24 Dec 21
Proposal to curtail expats car ownership tabled
MP pushes new Motion to curtail expats’ car ownership to limit traffic congestion, illegal trade.
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Kuwait, Kuwait
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Kuwait City
Start Time
24 December 2021, 12:00 AM
End Time
31 December 2021, 12:00 AM
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Parliamentarian Dr. Abdullah Al-Tariji MP submitted a proposal to limit the number of vehicles that an expatriate is allowed to own and register in hi...

He argued that the move is necessary to stop illegal trade in car licences and reduce traffic congestion in the country, according to Al Anba newspaper reports.

MP said that an expatriate who wishes to own more than two cars for personal use has to pay certain fees after approval from traffic authorities.

There was no immediate comment from authorities on the proposal.

MP cited media reports claiming that “tens or probably hundreds” of expatriates own around 50 cars each.

The lawmaker said there are a large number of cars that are not roadworthy in Kuwait, mostly owned by expatriates whom he blamed for causing traffic jams and accidents.

“Some expatriates have turned public parking areas into an informal and illegal market for showing and storing vehicles with the intention of trading in them,” he added.

“This violates trade laws, defaces the public view and disregards car safety. The competent official agencies have to interfere to bring the situation under control.”




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