The Egyptian Cabinet approved amendments to Traffic Law No. 66 of 1973 during its 72nd meeting to boost public safety and reduce road accidents through stricter penalties. These include administrative fines and extra taxes on unlicensed or expired vehicles, plus fines from EGP 2,000 to EGP 10,000 for speeding and improper lane use. Repeat offenders face doubled fines, license suspensions, and imprisonment for offenses like driving without a license.
The Egyptian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, held its 72nd meeting and approved a package of decisions, including amendments to Traffic Law No. 66 of 1973 aimed at improving road safety. The changes introduce administrative fines and additional taxes on vehicles operating without valid licenses or with expired registrations. Fines are set between EGP 2,000 and EGP 10,000 for violations such as speeding and improper lane usage.
For repeat offenders, penalties will be harsher, including doubled fines and license suspensions for issues like littering, excessive noise, or unsafe goods transport. Driving without a license or tampering with license plates is now criminalized, with imprisonment for repeat offenses. Commercial transport violations face increased penalties, combining higher fines with possible jail terms.
This approval forms part of broader decisions covering healthcare, infrastructure, vocational training, and economic reform, but the traffic amendments stand out for their focus on curbing accidents through stricter enforcement.
