Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

The Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill aims to amend the Road Traffic Act 1961 and the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 while repealing the School Crossing Patrols Act 1955. Key provisions include updates to the penalties for reckless or dangerous driving, including reducing mandatory minimum sentences for first-time offenders. The amendments also clarify definitions related to driving offences and standardize the commencement of disqualification periods following convictions. The bill enhances enforcement powers, including allowing immigration officers to conduct preliminary breath tests at checkpoints. Finally, it includes transitional provisions to manage the implementation of these changes effectively.