Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 292

The substance of a provision. It is not confined to the meaning conveyed by its words and phrases in themselves. It includes the meaning derived from its spirit and purport through its indications and implications. - Vehicle licensing. Its condition. Vehicles must always be roadworthy, their equipment conforming to the specifications and standards applicable in the State of Kuwait, so that their operation does not conflict with the design and directions of roads, squares, roundabouts, and intersections. Authorisation of the Traffic Department to lay down those rules and requirements. Its refusal to license a car whose steering wheel is on the right rather than the left, contrary to the prevailing practice and safety requirements. No violation of the law. Its previous issuance of a temporary licence for that vehicle. It does not confer a right to its licensing. The reason - 395 - Civil Procedure therefor. A violation of the law confers no right and does not justify persistence in the violation.