Phnom Penh: Minister of Public Works and Transport Peng Purna said that the implementation of road laws is not only about inspection and taking measures, but also about promoting, guiding and raising awareness among road users.
Mr. Peng Purna’s remarks were made during the opening ceremony of a workshop on promoting the law on amending the Road Law and legal regulations related to the inspection of vehicles exceeding the maximum permissible weight on September 29, 2026.
The Minister highlighted that the amendment to the law is a new and important positive step in improving the efficiency of road infrastructure management, development, and protection. By increasing the effectiveness of curbing over-weight vehicles and adjusting traffic fines to be stricter, the law will help reduce the cost of private sector transportation and logistics operations and play an important role in protecting national assets and the lives of citizens on the road.
Mr. Peng Purna also emphasized that law enforcement is not only about monitoring and taking action, but also needs to be combined with publicity, guidance, and raising awareness among road users and transportation business operators. He called on law enforcement officials at all levels to adhere to the basic principles of integrity, transparency, professionalism and responsibility, and to enforce the law fairly and impartially.
At the same time, he urged transport company owners, vehicle owners, drivers and citizens to participate in the proper and consistent implementation of this law to contribute to the sustainable development of the infrastructure sector.
The Minister urged competent authorities and relevant institutions to continue to increase cooperation and coordination to improve the shortcomings and challenges encountered in the past, as well as to continue to lead, manage and implement activities to prevent overloading more vigorously to ensure the quality of road infrastructure and its long-term use. He called on transport company owners, vehicle owners, drivers and citizens to participate in the proper implementation of this law. And persistent.
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