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Cambodia raises fines for traffic violations five times

The Cambodian government has decided to raise fines for traffic violations five times in order to ease road traffic congestion.
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Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodian government hasdecided to raise fines for traffic violations five times in order to ease roadtraffic congestion.

According to the sub-decree signed by Cambodian PrimeMinister Hun Sen last week, thefine for motorcycle or tuk-tuk drivers and motorbike riders who fail to wearhelmets or wear them properly is 60,000 riel (15 USD).

Talking on thephone while driving now entails a fine of 120,000 riel for light vehicles and225,000 riel for heavy vehicles.

Drivers whoscore over a certain limit when performing an alcohol test will be charged250,000-800,000 riel and will not be allowed to continue their journey.

The Cambodian National Committee for Traffic Safety reportedthat nearly 2,000 were dead and over 6,100 others injured due to trafficaccidents last year, up 12 percent and 29 percent year-on-year, respectively./.
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