The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two key directives under the Motor Vehicles Act as part of its continued effort to strengthen road safety and legal enforcement mechanisms. These measures aim to address rising concerns over drug-impaired driving and passenger safety on expressways, paving the way for more structured and accountable transport regulations. Firstly, the Cabinet has approved the proposal presented to submit to Parliament for approval the Motor Vehicle (Drug) Directive No. 1 of 2025, under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act (203 Authority), enabling drivers suspected of taking drugs to be checked. According to the government, the…
Motor vehicles : Two key proposals approved
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