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Transport experts have welcomed Rwanda’s newly passed road traffic bill. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

New road traffic bill long overdue, say experts

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Kigali. Craish Bahizi.
Law

Drivers with foreign licences could lose merit points under new system

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda

How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A scene of an accident that killed over 20 people in Rulindo in 2025
Editorial

Why stringent traffic laws are necessary on our roads

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Traffic Police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Law

Major penalties in new traffic bill, related offences

Monday, January 12, 2026
The bill introduces a points-based system intended to penalise traffic violations, while rewarding responsible driving. Craish Bahizi
Law

Mixed reactions from motorists over new road traffic bill

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A traffic police officer guides motorists at Akabuga ka Nyarutarama junction. Ceaish BAHIZI
Law

Eleven things you need to know about new road traffic bill

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Traffic police officers check drivers’ documents at Gishushu junction in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Traffic point deduction system should be rolled out with 'caution'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.
Law

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
ACP Steven Rukumba, Commissioner for Testing and Licensing at Rwanda National Police, speaks during the senatorial session that was assessing government’s measures meant to address road accidents, on October 10, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Rwanda

How new road traffic bill may change driver behaviour

Friday, October 10, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

Errant drivers face year-long ban under new traffic points system

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A traffic police officer tries to decongest a street in Kigali during morning hours. Courtesy
Law

Why traffic police may immobilise your car under new draft law

Thursday, September 18, 2025