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Motorists will benefit from a new grace period starting Monday before facing fines for minor vehicle defects, Transport and Aviation Minister Eli Zakour has confirmed.
The fixed penalty warning system was introduced through the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Amendment Bill, passed in the House of Representatives on January 16, 2026, and in the Senate on January 20, 2026. The bill was assented on January 29 and will officially come into effect this Monday.
The new system comes after public uproar earlier this year when several traffic fines were doubled. Under the rules, drivers stopped by police, transport officers, or traffic wardens will now have three to seven days to correct minor defects before penalties apply.
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