Interpretation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

Author: State Council Legal Office
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Publish Date: 2003-11-25
Features: Road Traffic Safety Law consists of 8 chapters, 124 articles, and over 15,000 words in total. It comprehensively regulates vehicle and driver management, clarifies road traffic conditions and traffic rules for various road traffic subjects, establishes new principles and mechanisms for handling road traffic accidents, strengthens law enforcement supervision over traffic management departments and traffic police, and improves legal liabilities for violations of traffic safety management. Based on summarizing past experience in road traffic safety management and fully drawing on successful practices from developed countries worldwide, this law establishes the value concepts, main systems, and fundamental principles for China's future safety management, fully reflecting the guiding principles of rule of law, scientific approach, convenience for the public, and people-centered development. The promulgation and implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law will mark a new era and a new chapter for road traffic safety management in China. This book includes: General Provisions, Vehicles and Drivers, Road Traffic Conditions, Road Traffic Regulations, Accident Handling, Law Enforcement Supervision, etc.