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Jordanians express support for Amended Traffic Law
A hope towards a shift in driving culture in the Kingdom
Roaa Rayyan, Jordan News
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With the Amended Traffic Law, No.18 of
2023, already in effect since September 12, 2023, making a pivotal moment in
addressing road safety concerns in the Kingdom, here are the sentiments of
Jordanians who voiced their support for these changes. اضافة اعلان
Reduce street chaosIn response to the aforementioned law, Jordanians have shown support for the enacted measures. Mahasen Barjous expressed her views to Jordan News, saying, "I totally agree with the amended law, and I think higher fines should have been imposed on any violation that threatens people’s lives." She also mentioned her apprehension about driving, especially during training, stating, "I'm scared to drive alone in a car, as the streets have been crazy and chaotic during the driving training lessons." Barjous hopes that the Amended Traffic Law will reduce street chaos and encourage people to adhere to traffic rules, adding, "people will not learn until they have to pay."
Almost had a deadly accidentAnother advocate of the law, Rahaf Shaqour, told Jordan News, "I support the amended law because I almost had a deadly accident the other day due to a reckless driver who could have caused a disaster while speeding and swerving into my lane." Shaqour recounted a close call with a reckless driver who came dangerously close to her, nearly causing a collision with a large truck behind her. She also voiced support for stricter regulations against using handheld mobile phones while driving, particularly among public transportation and rideshare drivers who often engage in such distractions.
A disagreement with the processionsHowever, Shaqour expressed her disagreement with fines for processions and parades on the roads, deeming it unfair.
Running a red light as “attempted murder”
Bara’a Darwish, a concerned mother, shared her perspective with Jordan News, saying, "I very much agree with the law, as I live on Radio and TV Street, and we witness accidents every day." She highlighted the reckless behavior of late-night drivers who exceed speed limits, emphasizing the need for laws regarding lane diversion. Darwish described running a red light as "attempted murder" and hoped for strict enforcement of the law.
Mixed opinionsAmani Khorma, on the other hand, had mixed opinions on various aspects of the law. She stated, "Some laws have fair punishments, while others are not even close to being fair." Khorma called for higher fines for leaving an accident site and believed that fines ranging from JD50 to JD100 would not deter violations. She opposed the imprisonment of overweight vehicle owners and proposed a JD50 fine for each tonne exceeding the permitted load.
Additionally, Khorma was against imprisoning drivers for most reasons, except for cases involving unlicensed driving, accidents involving pedestrians, and hit-and-run incidents.
However, with the recent implementation of the system, it remains uncertain whether the fines and violations will lead to a shift in driving culture in the Kingdom.
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Reduce street chaosIn response to the aforementioned law, Jordanians have shown support for the enacted measures. Mahasen Barjous expressed her views to Jordan News, saying, "I totally agree with the amended law, and I think higher fines should have been imposed on any violation that threatens people’s lives." She also mentioned her apprehension about driving, especially during training, stating, "I'm scared to drive alone in a car, as the streets have been crazy and chaotic during the driving training lessons." Barjous hopes that the Amended Traffic Law will reduce street chaos and encourage people to adhere to traffic rules, adding, "people will not learn until they have to pay."
Almost had a deadly accidentAnother advocate of the law, Rahaf Shaqour, told Jordan News, "I support the amended law because I almost had a deadly accident the other day due to a reckless driver who could have caused a disaster while speeding and swerving into my lane." Shaqour recounted a close call with a reckless driver who came dangerously close to her, nearly causing a collision with a large truck behind her. She also voiced support for stricter regulations against using handheld mobile phones while driving, particularly among public transportation and rideshare drivers who often engage in such distractions.
A disagreement with the processionsHowever, Shaqour expressed her disagreement with fines for processions and parades on the roads, deeming it unfair.
Running a red light as “attempted murder”
Bara’a Darwish, a concerned mother, shared her perspective with Jordan News, saying, "I very much agree with the law, as I live on Radio and TV Street, and we witness accidents every day." She highlighted the reckless behavior of late-night drivers who exceed speed limits, emphasizing the need for laws regarding lane diversion. Darwish described running a red light as "attempted murder" and hoped for strict enforcement of the law.
Mixed opinionsAmani Khorma, on the other hand, had mixed opinions on various aspects of the law. She stated, "Some laws have fair punishments, while others are not even close to being fair." Khorma called for higher fines for leaving an accident site and believed that fines ranging from JD50 to JD100 would not deter violations. She opposed the imprisonment of overweight vehicle owners and proposed a JD50 fine for each tonne exceeding the permitted load.
Additionally, Khorma was against imprisoning drivers for most reasons, except for cases involving unlicensed driving, accidents involving pedestrians, and hit-and-run incidents.
However, with the recent implementation of the system, it remains uncertain whether the fines and violations will lead to a shift in driving culture in the Kingdom.
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