Dr Lucien Jones, vice-chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), said he is optimistic that the new Road Traffic Act will help to reduce road fatalities and injuries.

The Act was passed by the Lower House in Parliament last Tuesday and carries stringent fines or even imprisonment for traffic offences.

The Road Traffic Bill will replace the current Road Traffic Act of 1938, sections of which have become outdated due to the technological developments in motor vehicle and road designs.

The Bill, which was tabled on September 9, 2016, was voted on unanimously.

Offences under the Bill include:

• Driving without required motor vehicle insurance coverage ($20,000);

• Driving a motor vehicle without being the holder of a permit or driver’s licence ($40,000);

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