Kazakhstan's Parliament Pushes Digital Road Safety Overhaul with Stricter Driver Controls
Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament, the Mazhilis, has approved a draft law aimed at improving road safety through digitalisation. The bill introduces stricter controls on drivers, including immediate licence suspensions for medical reasons and expanded automated enforcement systems. The proposed legislation focuses on creating a digital ecosystem for road traffic, linking state agencies, businesses, and citizens. One key measure involves integrating medical records into the Interior Ministry’s automated system. This would allow authorities to instantly suspend driving privileges if a driver is diagnosed with a condition that makes them unfit to operate a vehicle.
The bill also tightens oversight of road safety by increasing the use of technical devices to detect and record violations. Automated traffic enforcement systems will play a larger role in monitoring compliance with traffic laws. Additionally, the draft law restricts access to certain government services for individuals with unpaid traffic fines or outstanding payment orders related to road safety. These measures aim to enforce financial accountability while reducing risks on the roads.
If passed into law, the new rules will introduce immediate licence suspensions for medically unfit drivers and expand automated traffic monitoring. The restrictions on government services for those with unpaid fines further reinforce compliance with road safety regulations. The bill now awaits further parliamentary review before potential implementation.
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