Government’s steep traffic fine proposal triggers nationwide debate over enforcement, infrastructure and fairness

Draft traffic law with fines from Rs500 to Rs100,000 for pedestrians and motorists sparks criticism over weak infrastructure and disproportionate penalties.

The government is preparing to introduce sweeping new traffic legislation that proposes fines ranging from Rs500 to as high as Rs100,000 for a wide range of traffic violations committed by both pedestrians and motorists.