The new traffic law

Nader Habib asks members of the public what they think about the new traffic law

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Though it might be seen as unfair by many, the new traffic law, in three years time, will ban issuing driving licences for trailers. However, the ban is causing a relief among the public since trailers are the number one cause of road accidents. But the law neither bans manufacturing nor exporting trailers

- FAILING to wear a seat belt doubles the risk of injury should you be in an accident and leaves you open to a fine of between LE100 to LE300.

- Using a cell-phone while driving distracts your attention. You will be fined between LE100 and LE300.

- Driving in the wrong direction. You could be fined between LE1,000 to LE3,000.

- Parking in the wrong place causes traffic jams and will see your licence suspended for a period of no less than 30 days.

- You could be imprisoned for not less than six months and fined between LE200 to LE1,000, if caught removing wheel clamps.

- You could be imprisoned for a period of no less than six months and fined LE300 for allowing indecent acts to take place in your car.

- Driving at night without head and tail lights and without side mirrors could cause your licence to be suspended for a period of not less than six months.

- Driving in unauthorised processions could see your licence suspended for a period of no less than 30 days.

- A reflective warning sign prevents road accidents when you stop at night. The driver of any vehicle that does not carry one will be suspended for 30 days.

- A first-aid kit will help you take care of injuries until the ambulance arrives. Failing to have a first-aid kit in your car will see your licence suspended for a period of no less than 30 days.

- Using projector headlights at night endangers other people's lives. Your licence could be suspended for a period of no less than 30 days.

- Failing to wear a crash helmet when riding a motorcycle will cost you a fine of LE100.

source: Egypt State Information Service

For more information visit:

http://www.moiegypt.gov.eg/english/ departments%20sites/traffic

Hotline: 136 for complaints.

Cairo Traffic Operation Centre: 2682 8822.