Thousands stopped on roads

Authorities have wasted no time in making sure drivers obey the new Traffic Law that came into force on New Year’s Day, fining or “educating” over 24,000 road users in the first three days, part of a nationwide effort to encourage motorcyclists and others to follow the new rules.

Deputy director of the order department of the Ministry of Interior, Ty Long, said at a press conference yesterday that on January 3 alone, police had checked 30,312 vehicles and found 8,898 that had violated laws.

“The owners of 5,226 vehicles were educated [without a fine], while 3,672 drivers were issued a fine and 73 vehicles were impounded, most of which were failing to carry a number plate,” he said.

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