Hun Sen seeks driving ban for repeat traffic offendersA motorcyclist rides recklessly through a street in Takeo province. (Khmer Times photo)PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen wants motorists who repeatedly flout traffic rules to be banned from driving. Hun Sen instructed officials to look into the possibility of doing this, noting some drivers have disrespected the traffic laws because they are rich and are able to pay fines. The National Road Safety Committee has reported 4,121 road accidents countrywide last year killed 1,981 people and injured 6,141. According to the Transport Ministry, traffic accidents cost the government nearly US$350 million a year.

Source: Bangkok Post February 21, 2020 07:30 UTC