Drivers now risk having their driving licenses cancelled if they violate traffic laws on the roads of the capital. If they break the law, demerit points will be automatically added to their licenses and a total of 12 points will be deducted from the license. In addition, the license will be cancelled only if the points for a total of 13 types of offenses are reduced to zero. However, for now, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has introduced this system against drivers of four-wheeled vehicles.
\nEarlier, if a driver violated the rules while driving on the road, the traffic police would file a case against the vehicle registration. And the vehicle owner had to pay the case or fine. However, in the new system, not only the case or fine is being filed, but points are also being deducted from the driving license. The traffic police are now monitoring important intersections in the capital more closely. Cases are being filed only if the law is broken, and vehicle cases have also been added to it. In the new system, the account of these crimes will also be added to the driver’s driving license. Points can be deducted for specific offenses. If someone loses all 12 points, their license will be automatically suspended.
\nMeanwhile, the DMP’s traffic department said that more than a thousand drivers have had their points deducted in the last two months. Additional Police Commissioner Md. Anisur Rahman said that their goal is not just to fine or deduct points, but to make people aware. He also said that since this new system has been introduced, everyone is being urged to follow the law from their respective positions. However, there is a chance of appeal after losing points. If there are no irregularities in the next six months, two points will be returned. The reality is that many drivers are still unaware of the demerit point system.
\nOne driver said that the rule has been introduced, but he is still unaware of it. Another driver said that if the rules of the road are followed properly, there will be no risk of lawsuits or losing points. On the other hand, experts say that just enacting a law is not enough; a concerted effort is needed for effective implementation. Saidur Rahman, Executive Director of the Road Safety Foundation, said that roads should be made lane-based and drivers should be brought under training. He also said that most of the country’s drivers grew up in an unprofessional environment, so their proper training and awareness are essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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