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Akash Samaroo
The Government’s proposed measure to ease the impact of the strict road traffic fines introduced at the start of the year moved a step closer to implementation yesterday, following the passage of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill in the Lower House. The legislation comes after many penalties were doubled, sparking widespread public concern.
However, Opposition MPs have strongly criticised the Bill, describing it as absurd, impractical, and a knee-jerk response to public backlash.
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