Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 21

The content of a provision. It is not limited to the meaning indicated by its words and phrases in themselves. It includes the meaning derived from its spirit and purport through its indication and implication. - Vehicle licensing. Its condition. Vehicles must always be roadworthy, with their equipment conforming to the specifications and standards in force in the State of Kuwait so that their operation does not conflict with the design and directions of roads, squares, roundabouts and intersections. Empowering the Traffic Department to establish those rules and requirements. Its refusal to license a vehicle with its steering wheel on the right rather than the left, contrary to prevailing practice and safety requirements. No violation of the law. Its previous issuance of a temporary licence for that vehicle. Does not confer a right to its licensing. The reason therefor. A violation of the law confers no right and does not justify persistence in the violation. - 12 - Administrative