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Transport Minister assures strict implementation of measures to ensure road safety

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Ameen has assured that all the relevant authorities will implement the stringent measures as directed by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to tackle reckless driving and ensure road safety. He assured that the traffic rules and law enforcement will be strengthened.

Taking to social media, Minister Ameen reiterated that the Ministry would take necessary measures to tackle reckless driving and ensure road safety. Assuring that the necessary measures will be taken immediately, the Minster urged the public for collaborative efforts to ensure the roads are safe for everyone.

Following the tragic death of a 23-year-old individual in an accident, President Dr. Muizzu shared details of eight stringent measures to ensure road safety and stop reckless driving. He ordered all relevant authorities to implement the necessary legal amendments to enforce stringent measures against speeding and reckless driving.

The tragic death of a 23-year-old individual in an accident occurred at midnight on Thursday, and resulted in the death of Hassan Samah, who was struck by a speeding car, driven by Mohamed Visam Sidhugee from Hithadhoo, Seenu Atoll. The driver of the car has been arrested. In his post, the Transport Minister extended his deepest condolences to the victim's family, and prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the soul and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.