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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
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
A traffic jam photographed at former Rwandex in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Phone use while driving only illegal if hand-held, minister clarifies

Monday, December 29, 2025
MPs and government officials during a session meant for voting on the road traffic bill, on December 29, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy).
Law

Vehicle impoundment for drink driving raises concerns in parliament

Monday, December 29, 2025
Police spokesperson in the City of Kigali CIP Wellars Gahonzire warned that the festive period often comes with a rise in excessive alcohol consumption.
Security

Police steps up measures to boost road safety during festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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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
A view of the newly painted yellow box junctions at Gishushu in Kigali. Courtesy
Security

Why yellow box junctions are changing traffic flow in Kigali

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Traffic Police officers check the authenticity of the drivers' documents at Gishushu road junction. Craish Bahizi
Law

Why Rwanda is revising a 38-year-old road traffic law

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Rwanda National Police on January 18 paraded eight men suspected of stealing motorycles and falsifying number plates. Courtesy
Crime

Eight in custody over forgery of motorcycle number plates

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Lab technicians test one of the helmets during the official launch of the facility on Wednesday, December 12. The facility can test 30 to 40 helmets per day. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda launches Africa’s first motorcycle helmet testing laboratory

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Driving test car at Rwanda national police. Presidential Order approved the use of automatic transmission vehicles on July 25. File
Rwanda

Driving tests: What’s next after Rwanda okays use of automatic cars?

Saturday, July 27, 2024