Proposed amendments to a 30-year-old law governing the occupation of public roads have received unanimous approval from the Capital Trustees Board.
The draft bill authorises municipalities to immediately remove unlicensed occupations that pose risks to public safety, disrupt traffic flow, undermine public order, or detract from the city’s appearance. Fines for violations range between BD500 and BD2,000, with an option for violators to settle administratively by paying a fraction of the maximum fine, thereby avoiding lengthy court procedures.
