New Color, New Rules: What Kuwait Drivers Must Know Before Changing Color

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06/08/2025

New Color, New Rules: What Kuwait Drivers Must Know Before Changing Color

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The General Traffic Department has outlined the official procedures for changing a vehicle’s color and warned motorists against bypassing regulations.

To legally change a vehicle’s color, owners must follow these steps:

Visit the International Standards Section at the Technical Inspection Department.
Obtain the necessary approval and sign a formal pledge.
Proceed to an authorized workshop to change the vehicle’s color after receiving permission.
Have the new color verified and certified by the International Standards Section.
Visit the Vehicles Section to receive a new vehicle registration document reflecting the color change.

The department emphasized that changing a vehicle’s color without prior approval is a violation and will result in a financial penalty for the vehicle owner.