Manama(BNA) -- Bahrain new traffic law, ratified by His Majesty king Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in mid 2014 came into force today.
The law was the result of careful studies and researches that lasted for eight years. The cabinet referred the law to the Council of Representatives and Shura Council in November 2007 after sensing the importance of the law and its role in reducing traffic accidents in Bahrain, especially serious ones.
The Interior Minister Lt. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa ordered to set a legal framework that reduces traffic accidents. These directions were a starting point for the General Directorate of Traffic to reach the ultimate goal of saving lives and property. The law imposes tougher penalties to achieve traffic safety to deter offenders. The law will also focus on easing traffic jams.