Traffic: 210,000 Reports in 2012 for Various Offenses

11 years, 6 months ago - 11 May 2013, Le Matinal

Motorists have to behave themselves. Starting this Friday, the penalty points shall enter into force and any deviation from the rules of the road will be severely punished.

In addition, twenty 'Speed Cameras' will be operational on the same day to discourage speeding. Last year, 210,000 tickets were drawn for the offenses of excess speed and driving while intoxicated, said Anil Bachoo, Minister of Public Infrastructure, during a press briefing Wednesday.

The penalty points, said Anil Bachoo covers 18 offenses related to traffic. "Small changes were made on the lights. If the lights do not light up, it will be a crime but do not generate points. As against those who refuse to submit to a blood alcohol test will be punished, "he said. On 'Speed Cameras', the minister said that the two that were installed in 2011 at Camp Chapelon proven. "With 'Speed Cameras', we hope to reduce the number of accidents. For now, it is 20 'Speed Cameras' that have been installed across the country. 32 more will be added to the list soon. Six mobile cameras will also be operational on Friday, "he said.

With the system of penalty points if a motorist was taken contrary, it will have 21 days to appeal. But if he opts for a 'fixed penalty', the penalty points will be "credited" fairly quickly. "There have been several consultations before proposing the penalty points. We listened to all stakeholders. Since 2005, we discuss this issue and it is time to act. The government wants to reduce the number of accidents on our roads. But despite all our efforts, the number of accidents has been increasing. The indiscipline on the road has also been increasing. A permit does not mean that people can do anything. It is essential to have discipline on our roads. In several European countries, this system works perfectly and the number of accidents has decreased, "said Anil Bachoo.

The penalty points will no longer be valid beyond 15 points. For each offense, motorists will have points. If a driver reaches 15 points, he will be deprived of license for a period of six months. If recidivism Justice may suspend the driver's license and will have to go through all the formalities to obtain a new license.