Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 960

The injured person in car accidents has a direct right to compensation derived from the Traffic Law. He may recover it from the insurance company. This requires only that the car be insured and its driver's liability for the damage be established. - Compulsory insurance against car accidents has an in rem character, being insurance against accidents of the vehicle itself, and not merely insurance against the liability of its owner or custodian. Effect thereof. The insurance remains effective despite transfer of ownership of the car.