Road Safety and Traffic Management Act 2025 (RSTM)

Preamble:

To ensure orderly, safe, and efficient transportation across Links Land, protect all road users, and uphold public welfare under Chapter 6, Article 16(4) of the Constitution ("Right to security of person").

Section 1A -- Key Terms

(a) Emergency Vehicle: Ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, and other state-authorized vehicles using sirens/blue-red lights.

(b) Right-Hand Driving: Vehicles must travel on the right side of the road, overtaking on the left unless otherwise marked.

(c) Vulnerable Road Users: Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and mobility-impaired individuals.

Section 2A -- Speed Limits

(a) Urban areas: 30 mph (unless signed otherwise).

(b) Rural highways: 60 mph (interstate highways may permit 70 mph).

(c) School/construction zones: 20 mph during active hours.

Section 2B -- Right-of-Way

(a) Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

(b) At intersections without signals, yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

Section 2C -- Seatbelt and Child Restraints

(a) All occupants must wear seatbelts; children under 12 or 4'9" (57 inches) require age-appropriate restraints.

Section 3A -- Right-of-Way for Emergency Vehicles

(a) Drivers must immediately pull over to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens/lights.

(b) Blocking emergency vehicles carries fines up to 10,000 Links Landic Dimes or 6 months imprisonment.

Section 3B -- Following Distance

(a) Maintain a 500-foot distance behind emergency vehicles; violation incurs fines up to 5,000 Dimes.

Section 3C -- Misuse of Emergency Signals

(a) Unauthorized use of sirens/lights is punishable by 1 year imprisonment and vehicle confiscation

Section 4A -- Drunk Driving (DUI)

(a) Blood alcohol limit: 0.08% for general drivers; 0.04% for commercial drivers; 0.00% for under-21 drivers.

(b) Penalties:

First offense: 10,000 Dimes fine, license suspension for 6 months.

Repeat offense: 50,000 Dimes fine, 2 years imprisonment.

Section 4B -- Reckless Driving

(a) Excessive speeding (>20 mph over limit), street racing, or aggressive maneuvers:

Fines up to 20,000 Dimes, license suspension for 1 year, and vehicle impoundment.

Section 4C -- Mobile Phone Use

(a) Handheld devices prohibited while driving; hands-free only.

(b) Penalty: 1,000 Dimes fine and 3 demerit points.

Section 5A -- School Zones

(a) Speed cameras and traffic wardens enforce 20 mph limits during school hours.

(b) Double fines for violations in school zones.

Section 5B -- Construction Areas

(a) Drivers must obey reduced speed limits and detour signs; non-compliance risks 5,000 Dimes fine.

Section 6A -- Mandatory Inspections

(a) Annual safety checks for vehicles >3 years old; failure results in registration suspension.

Section 6B -- Documentation

(a) Drivers must carry:

Valid license, registration, and insurance.

Penalty for non-compliance: 500 Dimes fine.

Section 7A -- Immediate Actions

(a) Drivers must stop, assist injured parties, and report accidents to police within 24 hours.

(b) Fleeing the scene (hit-and-run): 5 years imprisonment and permanent license revocation.

Section 7B -- Insurance Claims

(a) Uninsured drivers are personally liable for damages and face 10,000 Dimes fine.

Section 8A -- Traffic Police Authority

(a) Officers may issue fines, impound vehicles, or arrest offenders for severe violations.

Section 8B -- Speed Cameras and Surveillance

(a) Evidence from cameras is admissible in court; fines mailed to vehicle owners.

Section C1 -- Public Safety

(a) Speed limits and DUI laws uphold Chapter 6, Article 16(4) ("Right to security").

(b) Penalties align with Chapter 6, Article 16(4) ("No excessive punishment").

Section C2 -- Due Process

(a) Traffic courts operate under Chapter 5, Article 14 ("Independent judiciary").