Showing posts with label New traffic law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New traffic law. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Police to issue traffic fines
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
The new traffic law which came into effect, has not put into use yet, however, traffic police indicated that fines issued to traffic violations based on this new law could come into effect soon, after the public is informed about this issue first. Tin Prasoeur, director of the land traffic of the Phnom Penh city police office, told Rasmei Kampuchea on 07 January that fines for traffic violations were not issued yet so far, and that the public has only been educated about this issue for now. The fines tickets have already been printed, but have not been put into use yet. He said that the fines issued based on the new traffic law could start soon, after the public is informed about this new law.
Monday, November 19, 2007
More than 30,000 attend driving lesson classes
Monday, November 19, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Keo Savin, the director of the department of land transport and the secretariat for the national committee of land traffic safety, indicated that from September until now, 135 free motorcycle driving lesson sessions have been organized all over the country, with the participation of 31,346 students, and driver licenses were issued to 5,809 motorcyclists. Keo Savin told Rasmei Kampuchea newspaper on 15 November 2007 that the free driving lessons have not ended yet. At the same time, private driving schools have also opened in various provinces as well. Since 1990 until mid-2007, the number of motorcyclists with a valid driver license amounted to only 2,085. Since the application of the new traffic law which requires that all motorcyclists obtain their driver licenses, the number of people who detained a driver license has increased to 7,894 counting up to November.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
People, Not Just Laws, Make Traffic Safer, Expert Says
Sok Khemara, VOA Khmer
Washington
08 October 2007
Washington
08 October 2007
Police began enforcing a traffic law last month that has been on the books since February, but a traffic safety expert said Monday it wasn't just the law that mattered.
"I wish people would not think it's the role of traffic police alone," said Sann Socheata, a road safety program manager with Handicapped International Belgium. "In fact, when we speak about enforcing the traffic law, it's the role of people to participate too."
Cambodia's new traffic law, which requires motorcyclists to wear helmets and restricts drivers under the age of 16, was passed in February.
Still, traffic accidents lead to four deaths each day nationwide and 100 injuries.
Police say high speed and drinking are the main causes of accidents.
Individuals can help reduce the deaths and injuries, Sann Socheata said, as a guest on "Hello VOA."
"Participation in respect of the law can reduce traffic accidents," she said.
"I wish people would not think it's the role of traffic police alone," said Sann Socheata, a road safety program manager with Handicapped International Belgium. "In fact, when we speak about enforcing the traffic law, it's the role of people to participate too."
Cambodia's new traffic law, which requires motorcyclists to wear helmets and restricts drivers under the age of 16, was passed in February.
Still, traffic accidents lead to four deaths each day nationwide and 100 injuries.
Police say high speed and drinking are the main causes of accidents.
Individuals can help reduce the deaths and injuries, Sann Socheata said, as a guest on "Hello VOA."
"Participation in respect of the law can reduce traffic accidents," she said.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Students flag unruly motorists
By Kang Chan Amrak
Phnom Penh Post, Issue 16 / 20, October 5 - 18, 2007
Phnom Penh Post, Issue 16 / 20, October 5 - 18, 2007
With a new traffic law on the books, high-school students in green uniforms directing traffic were a common sight on main city boulevards during morning rush hour last week.
The students were part of a 10-day traffic safety program initiated by Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and organized by their schools in the wake of the new traffic law. The students received two days of training on the traffic law before going on duty.
The program was held to make people aware that the new law will be enforced as of Oct. 1 and also to give students the opportunity to be involved in a social project before the school term started, said Lak Sam Ath, the Secretary General of the National Association of Cambodian Scouts.
"Many citizens especially those from the countryside are not knowledgeable about the traffic law. They don't even know what actually causes the road accidents," said Sam Ath.
He said the scouts may do a similar program in Siem Reap or other busy cities in the future.
The scout's main duties were to raise red flags to halt traffic at pedestrian walks and to remind drivers to wear their helmets or seatbelts in accordance with the law. The law also prohibits talking on telephones while driving.
The students said most of the drivers respected the traffic law, but some high ranking officials and public servants - and foreigners - were difficult to deal with.
"The cars that drove fast and crossed the line mostly had RCAF plates," said Lim Tek Hour. "The foreigners driving embassy cars were even worse," he said.
"When I asked a man to fasten his seatbelt, he took off his pants belt and said 'yes, this is my seatbelt'," said Ny Vy Sona, an 11th grade student from Sisowath High School who was working at Preah Sihanouk Blvd. and Street 63.
Tek Hour, also from Sisowath High, said some drivers just looked at him and laughed.
"Some drivers intentionally crossed the pedestrian line in order to test how I was going to react."
Despite the difficulties, they said the duty was interesting.
"I think this work is successful, and I am happy that people listened to what we asked them to do," said student Nov Tam.
The students received 8,000 riel per day. Their reports will be filed with the ministry.
The students were part of a 10-day traffic safety program initiated by Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and organized by their schools in the wake of the new traffic law. The students received two days of training on the traffic law before going on duty.
The program was held to make people aware that the new law will be enforced as of Oct. 1 and also to give students the opportunity to be involved in a social project before the school term started, said Lak Sam Ath, the Secretary General of the National Association of Cambodian Scouts.
"Many citizens especially those from the countryside are not knowledgeable about the traffic law. They don't even know what actually causes the road accidents," said Sam Ath.
He said the scouts may do a similar program in Siem Reap or other busy cities in the future.
The scout's main duties were to raise red flags to halt traffic at pedestrian walks and to remind drivers to wear their helmets or seatbelts in accordance with the law. The law also prohibits talking on telephones while driving.
The students said most of the drivers respected the traffic law, but some high ranking officials and public servants - and foreigners - were difficult to deal with.
"The cars that drove fast and crossed the line mostly had RCAF plates," said Lim Tek Hour. "The foreigners driving embassy cars were even worse," he said.
"When I asked a man to fasten his seatbelt, he took off his pants belt and said 'yes, this is my seatbelt'," said Ny Vy Sona, an 11th grade student from Sisowath High School who was working at Preah Sihanouk Blvd. and Street 63.
Tek Hour, also from Sisowath High, said some drivers just looked at him and laughed.
"Some drivers intentionally crossed the pedestrian line in order to test how I was going to react."
Despite the difficulties, they said the duty was interesting.
"I think this work is successful, and I am happy that people listened to what we asked them to do," said student Nov Tam.
The students received 8,000 riel per day. Their reports will be filed with the ministry.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Cambodia officially launches new traffic law
A cop directing traffic (Photo: Cambodge Soir)September 12, 2007
Cambodia's comprehensive new traffic law, signed by King Norodom Sihamoni on Feb. 8, was officially launched here on Tuesday with the attendance of approximately 1,000 people and ambassadors to Cambodia, local media said on Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, also Minister of Council of Ministers, who presided over the event, said that the announcement on the official implementation of the new traffic law was hoped to encourage all Cambodian nationals to change indifferent attitudes to the law, increase understanding about the law and respect it while driving their vehicles, said Cambodian-language newspaper the Rasmei Kampuchea.
The deputy minister said efforts to strengthen the implementation of traffic law, which is an effective means to reduce road accident rates, are also hoped to contribute to the development of social economy to rapidly eradicate the poverty of Cambodian people.
Public Works and Transport Minister Sun Chanthol stated that most traffic accidents in Cambodia, where about four people died and 17 were injured by road accidents each day in 2006, are caused by human error including speeding and drunk driving, which accounted for 94 percent.
Based on the new law, drivers of vehicles over 49cc are obliged to hold licenses with each license having 12 points, according to English-language newspaper the Cambodia Daily.
Points will be deducted for violations with one point being docked for driving without a helmet, while more serious violations like drunk-driving will result in up to six points being deducted. If a driver loses all of his points, he or she loses his license and will not be granted a new one for at least six months.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported that in 2003, Cambodia lost 116 million U.S. dollars, or 3 percent of GDP, as a result of traffic accidents.
Source: Xinhua
Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, also Minister of Council of Ministers, who presided over the event, said that the announcement on the official implementation of the new traffic law was hoped to encourage all Cambodian nationals to change indifferent attitudes to the law, increase understanding about the law and respect it while driving their vehicles, said Cambodian-language newspaper the Rasmei Kampuchea.
The deputy minister said efforts to strengthen the implementation of traffic law, which is an effective means to reduce road accident rates, are also hoped to contribute to the development of social economy to rapidly eradicate the poverty of Cambodian people.
Public Works and Transport Minister Sun Chanthol stated that most traffic accidents in Cambodia, where about four people died and 17 were injured by road accidents each day in 2006, are caused by human error including speeding and drunk driving, which accounted for 94 percent.
Based on the new law, drivers of vehicles over 49cc are obliged to hold licenses with each license having 12 points, according to English-language newspaper the Cambodia Daily.
Points will be deducted for violations with one point being docked for driving without a helmet, while more serious violations like drunk-driving will result in up to six points being deducted. If a driver loses all of his points, he or she loses his license and will not be granted a new one for at least six months.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported that in 2003, Cambodia lost 116 million U.S. dollars, or 3 percent of GDP, as a result of traffic accidents.
Source: Xinhua
Official launch of the new land traffic law
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
The launch of the new land traffic law was celebrated in the morning of 11 September 2007 at the Olympic Stadium under the presence of Sok An, the vice-prime minister and minister at the council of ministers, and several embassy officials in Cambodia. The launching day of the new traffic law is very meaningful because it will be accompanied by public education so that people clearly understand this law, such as for example, the use of helmets, the use of safety belts, not to drink alcohol while driving, not to drive over the speed limit, etc… Currently, traffic accidents constitute the second highest danger in Cambodia behind AIDS. In 2006, in average, there were 4 deaths and 71 injured per day, this number represents a net increase over the statistics from previous years. Sok An called the launching of the new traffic law a wake up call for Cambodian people to change their attitude if they do not clearly understand about the traffic law and the respect of the traffic law during their travels or during their driving.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Motorcycle drivers take new traffic law lightly
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Even thought the new traffic law requires that motorcycle drivers must have a driver license starting 01 September, until now, only 700 persons have come forward to take traffic lessons at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Ung Chun Hor, director of the transport department of the Ministry of Public Works told The Cambodia Daily that people may believe that the police will not do anything to them that is why they do not care about taking traffic lessons. Keo Savin, director of the land transport traffic of the Ministry of Public Works said that starting 01 September, the police will put into application this new law. Tin Prasoeur, director of the office of land traffic police said that, soon, the police will start issuing fines to motorcycle drivers who do not have a driver license. Tin Prasoeur said that motorcycle drivers who do not have a driver license will be completely against this law.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Amid Rising Traffic Deaths, Words of Caution
Poch Reasey, VOA Khmer
Washington
16/07/2007
Washington
16/07/2007
Cambodia is seeing an increase in traffic accidents, causing city planners and transport officials to worry.
Phnom Penh has seen a full one-third increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first months of 2007, compared to the same months last year, the Cambodia Daily reported.
Rising incomes and falling prices have meant more vehicles on the road, according to Ung Chun Huor, director of the transportation department at the Ministry of Public Works, and Sann Socheata, a road safety program officer at Handicap International, both of whom were guests on "Hello VOA" Monday.
Sann Socheata said the greatest problem with the traffic was a lack of enforcement of already existing laws.
"The government should enforce the new traffic law," Sann Socheata said.
Individual citizens can also watch their own safety, Ung Chun Huor said.
"When you are coming home, think about coming home in one piece to see your family," he said.
Phnom Penh has seen a full one-third increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first months of 2007, compared to the same months last year, the Cambodia Daily reported.
Rising incomes and falling prices have meant more vehicles on the road, according to Ung Chun Huor, director of the transportation department at the Ministry of Public Works, and Sann Socheata, a road safety program officer at Handicap International, both of whom were guests on "Hello VOA" Monday.
Sann Socheata said the greatest problem with the traffic was a lack of enforcement of already existing laws.
"The government should enforce the new traffic law," Sann Socheata said.
Individual citizens can also watch their own safety, Ung Chun Huor said.
"When you are coming home, think about coming home in one piece to see your family," he said.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Motorcycle drivers must have a driving license
Friday, June 22, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
The new traffic law which will come into effect on 01 September will require for all motorcycle drivers to have a driving license. Nhem Saran, the director of the department of public works at the Phnom Penh municipality said that, right now, his department is letting people know about the traffic law, and it also provides free motorcycle driving lessons. At the end of the information distribution period, motorcycle users must take driving lessons at private driving schools, but that those who learn how to drive by themselves can also take the test, as long as they know the traffic law. Nhem Saran said the test to obtain a motorcycle driving license will take a lot of time because there are more than 470,000 motorcycles in use. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation has determined that the cost of the driving license is $10. The new law will come into effect in September and fines will be issued at time, however, Nhem Saran said that there was a request made to delay the issuing of fines so that people can be properly educated first. The new traffic law requires that motorcycle drivers have a driving license, whereas this was not the case before.
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