The General Directorate of Traffic has confirmed the implementation of the new traffic penalties from Friday, August 22.
According to the amendments, those who jump a red light shall be punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months and receive fines of between BD200 and BD1,000.
Those who fail to reduce speed while driving in populated areas or entering curves or intersections, especially when approaching schools, hospitals or houses of worship, face a fine of between BD50 and BD100.
If it results in an accident that causes damage to public or private property, the penalty increases to imprisonment of between three months and one year, and a fine of between BD1,000 and BD3,000.
Driving under the influence could now lead to imprisonment of up to a year, and BD1,000-BD2,000 of fine.
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