New Traffic Offence Penalties and Points System Published in the Official Gazette by BRTK
The Presidency of the Assembly of the Republic has recently published draft laws in the Official Gazette aimed at re-regulating fines and points for traffic offenses. These draft laws have been made available to the public for review and feedback.
The Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, Money and Exchange (Amendment) Bill, 1974 Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, Road and Traffic Offenses Resolved Without Litigation and Penalty Points (Amendment) Bill, and the Motor Vehicles Passenger and Goods Transportation (Supervision) (Amendment) Bill were all published in the Official Gazette.
Interested parties, both private and legal entities, are invited to submit their opinions and suggestions regarding these draft laws to the Presidency of the Assembly within a 20-day period starting from the publication date.
One of the key highlights from the Road Safety (Amendment) Bill includes the introduction of a new penalty for driving with alcohol levels over 150 mg/100 ml. The draft law outlines specific penalties based on varying alcohol levels detected in drivers, with corresponding fines, prison sentences, and license bans.
The Draft Law on Non-Trial Resolution of Road and Traffic Offenses and Penalty Points (Amendment) has also made significant changes to fines and points for various traffic offenses, aiming at increasing deterrence.
The Draft Law on Transportation of Passengers and Goods by Motor Vehicles (Control) (Amendment) focuses on detecting illegal transportation activities and imposing deterrent penalties on offenders. The regulations also include provisions for monitoring vehicles without proper permits and unauthorized car rentals.
Furthermore, the 1974 Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, Money and Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Bill, and Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill have introduced various changes and updates related to detecting illegal activities, exchange offices, jewellery companies, and public procurement processes.
Overall, these draft laws aim to enhance road safety, deter illegal activities, and improve regulatory frameworks in various sectors. Interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed changes and provide feedback to contribute to the legislative process.
