Kuwait: Minor accident settlement law saves time
Source: Middle East Insurance Review | Sep 2018
Kuwait has activated a law that allows motorists to settle minor traffic accidents at police stations, cutting down on the amount of time needed to resolve such issues, the Interior Ministry has said.
The General Traffic Department said the law will help reduce paperwork needed for the green light to repair a vehicle that has been damaged in an accident. The process, which could take up to 18 months, can now be finalised within a few hours.
The law was first effected in the Capital Governorate in June and has proven to be successful. Its implementation has been extended to the remaining governorates since July, reported Kuwait Times.
Under the new process, the driver who is determined to have caused an accident will pay a KWD20 ($66) fine at the police station, and the settlement documents will then be sent to the insurance company for compensation without the need to go to court. The insurance payout will be made within 10 days. Those who reject the compensation amount can go to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry where the case will be discussed, and in the event they still do not accept a decision, they can then go to court. M
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