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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 48877, member: 636"] Gambia transport officials gathered at a major conference center this week to discuss new road laws. The country wants to replace rules that date back to 1948 when British colonial powers ran things. These ancient laws cannot handle modern cars, trucks, and buses that crowd the roads today. Government workers say the old system creates dangerous situations for drivers and passengers. The new bill promises better safety measures and stronger rules for everyone who uses the roads. AlhajiMatarrCeesay from the transport ministry spoke at the meeting about the urgent need for change. He told attendees that current laws fail to address problems like reckless driving and poor vehicle maintenance. The World Bank helps fund this massive overhaul of transport rules. Officials want digital systems to catch law breakers and make roads safer for families. Transport union leaders have demanded these changes for years. The new law will give authorities better tools to control who drives commercial vehicles. Insurance companies support the bill because outdated rules make their work harder. Road safety experts believe the updated system will save lives and reduce accidents. Government officials spent two weeks reviewing the draft before opening discussions to outside groups. The final version goes to parliament after officials finish making changes. Transport union president Omar Ceesay praised the effort as a major breakthrough for his members. He believes better laws will improve working conditions for professional drivers across the country. The validation process continues through Thursday before lawmakers review the completed bill. Officials expect the National Assembly to vote on the measure when ready. [/QUOTE]

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