The Minister is adamant that: "Education and awareness does not seem to reach some motorists. We will strike a chord: the license. "However, it should be noted that the original regulations were amended. Lanterns and defective flashing will not be worth the penalty points to drivers. For cons, the refusal to submit to a breathalyzer equivalent to 8-10 penalty points.
Provisions will also be made to allow drivers to exceed the buses are parked at stops. Another major change, which has already begun to attract the wrath of some taxi drivers is that the new formula no longer provides for penalty points for the offense 'using a motor vehicle as a bus, contract bus taxi or contract for public service vehicle without a license. " For them, this is the field to 'brown taxis' and other vehicles operating illegally.
The system of penalty points include 18 offenses and the number of points varies. (See list below). Thus, those who exceed the limit of 15 points will be their license suspended for six months. Those who reoffend will also be disqualified for a period of six months and their licenses will be canceled. After this period, they will have to start from scratch and make a new application for a license.
According to Anil Bachoo, the penalty points system was provided in the law and at the same time the introduction of the test. That is to say, in the early 2000s. However, he said, despite the efforts of technicians and ministry, there was a lack of "political will" for implementation.
"Today, after many debates, consultations and discussions at various levels, including with relevant partners, we are moving forward. We can not continue to talk, "says the Minister Bachoo which emphasizes that there are about 150 fatalities and thousands of people who become disabled due to accidents annually.
In the same vein, the Minister of Transport said: "Last year, 210,000 tickets were served. I feel that people prefer to pay fines than to check on our roads. This is unacceptable. It is therefore necessary to take the next step and touch their license. "
Moreover, it should be noted that there are about 4,000 speed bumps across the country. However, this measure has attracted a lot of objections and also a problem for emergency vehicles. Without bumps, the government relies on the contribution of 'speed cameras'. To date, twenty fixed cameras have been installed and 32 more will be completed by end of May. Besides six mobile cameras. The goal, according to Anil Bachoo is to reach 100 cameras. The Minister also announced the establishment of a committee to address the harmonization of speed limits on the highway.
Table Penalty Points
Offenses Penalty points
Not wearing a motorcycle helmet 2-4
Speeding (less than 25 km / h) over the limit 2-4
Not wearing a seat belt while driving 2-4
Disobeying police instructions 2-4
Overtaking on white line 2-4
Disobeying police instructions 2-4
Phone use while driving a vehicle 2-4
Non-compliance of the panels (lights) 2-4
Refusal to give priority pass 3-5
Use of vehicles without headlights 3-6
Non-secure cargo on a vehicle 3-6
Non-compliance on the highway corridor 3-6
Failure to prioritize pedestrian crossing 4-6
Speeding (more than 25 km / h) over the limit 4-6
Overtaking a lorry at the pedestrian crossing 4-6
Failure to stop at scene of accident 4-8
Speeding (more than 50 km / h) over the limit 6-8
Dangerous driving 8-10
Reckless driving (Section 123 c) 8-10
Manslaughter and assault 8-10
Refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test 8-10
