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Govt tables bill for stricter punishment to deadly road accidents
Published:  Jul 27, 2020 1:37 PM
Updated: 7:19 AM

PARLIAMENT | The government has tabled a bill to amend the Road Transport Act to enforce stricter punishment for reckless and drink driving that causes injury or death.

The Act increases jail terms and fines across several sections, with repeat offenders facing even harsher punishments.

For causing death via reckless driving, Section 41(1) of the Act will be...


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