Amendments to Road Transport Act in force from 23 October 2020
29 October 2020
On 23 October 2020, the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020 (“RTA Act 2020”) came into force. The RTA Act 2020 amends the Road Transport Act 1987 (“RTA”) and increases the penalty and punishment of certain traffic offences including offences relating to reckless and dangerous driving and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. The RTA Act 2020 also introduces micromobility vehicles into the RTA to regulate such vehicles. The RTA Act 2020 introduces the following key changes:
- New definition of “micromobility vehicle” which means any vehicle propelled by electrical means, an internal-combustion engine or human power or a combination of electrical means, an internal-combustion engine or human power, and having a maximum speed; and
- Punishments and disqualification period for traffic offences relating to reckless and dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs under sections 41 to 45A will be increased.