The Tunisian government is set to deploy cameras to detect certain road traffic infractions, according to Colonel Faraj Ben Ibrahim, Secretary Permanent of the National Road Safety Council. The move is part of the implementation of the National Multisectoral Road Safety Strategy 2025-2034. Ben Ibrahim announced that the council has finalized a draft regulatory text that outlines the equipment and means to detect certain infractions.
The new equipment will enable the detection of infractions such as running red lights, using a phone while driving, not wearing a helmet, and not wearing a seatbelt. The regulatory text is currently awaiting publication in the Official Journal, after which the acquisition of cameras and equipment will begin. This move aims to enhance road safety in Tunisia.
Several regulatory texts are currently being revised, including the Road Code, the point system associated with driver's licenses, and the text regulating driving under the influence of alcohol. The National Road Safety Council has also finalized the specifications for the manufacture, assembly, and distribution of two-wheeled motorcycles and a draft decree fixing the technical specifications of protective helmets.
The National Multisectoral Road Safety Strategy 2025-2034 was developed in 2023 with the participation of various stakeholders and experts. The strategy involves all relevant ministries, including the Ministries of Interior, Transport, Equipment, and Health, as well as the private sector and civil society organizations. It comprises 84 programs and 168 operational projects to be implemented by public and private sector ministries and organizations.
The strategy is built around five main axes: infrastructure, road user safety, multimodal urban transport, vehicle safety, and post-accident intervention. One of the objectives of the strategy is to train one million first responders in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Tunisian Red Crescent.
The implementation of the strategy aims to improve road safety in Tunisia, which is a major concern for the government. The country has been working to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities, and the deployment of cameras is seen as a key step in this effort.
The government has emphasized its commitment to reducing road accidents and promoting road safety. With the deployment of cameras and the implementation of the National Multisectoral Road Safety Strategy, Tunisia aims to make its roads safer for all users.
Key points
- The Tunisian government will deploy cameras to detect road traffic infractions such as running red lights and using phones while driving.
- The National Multisectoral Road Safety Strategy 2025-2034 comprises 84 programs and 168 operational projects.
- The strategy aims to train one million first responders in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Tunisian Red Crescent.
