Kazakhstan tightens road safety with digital reforms and stricter driver checks
Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament, the Mazhilis, has passed a new draft law targeting road safety, digitalisation, and driver training. The legislation, approved in its first reading, introduces stricter controls on traffic violations and medical checks for drivers. The bill focuses on creating a digital ecosystem for road traffic, linking state agencies, businesses, and citizens. It expands the use of automated systems to monitor and record traffic offences. These technical devices will increase oversight of road safety across the country.
Under the new rules, medical records will be integrated into the Interior Ministry’s automated database. This change aims to block individuals with medical conditions that disqualify them from driving. A diagnosis of such a condition would lead to an immediate suspension of driving privileges. The legislation also restricts access to certain government services for those with unpaid traffic fines or outstanding road safety-related payment orders. Authorities hope these measures will improve compliance and reduce violations on the roads.
The draft law now moves to further parliamentary review before potential enactment. If passed, it would introduce automated enforcement, stricter medical checks, and financial penalties for unpaid fines. These changes are designed to enhance road safety and streamline traffic management systems.
