Five parliamentarians have submitted a bill to amend some provisions of Law No. 76/1976 of the Traffic Law, giving it urgency, reports local daily.
According to the proposed amendment those who exceed the speed limit and drive against the traffic flow or take part in illegal road races face a six months imprisonment and KD 500 fine.
The proposed amendment also calls for a month’s imprisonment and fine for private car users who carry passengers in return for money and taxis that hamper the traffic flow.