Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the new version of the Penalty Point System became operational on Saturday, 31 January 2026, exactly on target, as announced in Budget Exercise 2025-2026 at paragraph 197. In light of the first three-months report submitted to Government on the performance of the Penalty Point System, which is a novelty I have introduced, adjustment has been brought to the range of points on one of the most problematic issues, that is, use of handheld microphone or telephone handset while driving, which has been reviewed from the range of three to six to five to ten points, effective from 10 June 2026. Any further adjustment to the Penalty Point System will be data driven, implying that the overall system will evolve in a dynamic environment. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, to come to the substantive question from the hon. Member, I have to point out that speed offences are monitored and detected through a network of 63 fixed photographic enforcement devices across the island as well as by mobile handheld laser radars operated by the Police at sites where speeding by motorists is a common feature. The law provides for distinct tier of speed ranges and offences, each carrying different financial penalties. Where applicable, corresponding penalty points are also applied, namely – (i) exceeding the speed limit by not more than 15 kilometres per hour attracts a fixed penalty of Rs2,500, but does not incur any penalty point; (ii) exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 kilometres per hour, but not more than 25 kilometres per hour attracts a fine of Rs5,000, and incurs two to four penalty points, and (iii) exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 kilometres per hour attracts a fine of Rs10,000, and incurs four to six penalty points. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, according to records, 16,128 contraventions have been established by the police for speeding offences since the reintroduction of the penalty point system on 31 January 2026 up to 25 June 2026 as follows – • Not more than 15 km/h – 10,073 contraventions; • More than 15 km/h but not more than 25 km/h – 5,205 contraventions; • More than 25 km/h – 850 contraventions. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I personally take serious note of the number of contraventions for the offence of speeding. I also note that the significant rise in the number of contraventions established in relation to the offence of speeding by over 15 km/h, but not more than 25 km/h, which was 3,429 as of 30 April 2026, stood at 5,005 as at 25 June 2026 representing an increase of almost 52%. In regard to the offence of speeding by more than 25 km/h, records reveal a similar trend. Accordingly, 554 contraventions were established by 30 April 2026, while latest figures from the police indicate an increase of over 53% in respect of that offence. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I stated in light of its evolution, a decision will be taken at the level of Government in respect to any offence requiring adjustment to the penalty point system in due course. I take the opportunity to reassure the House that I will make no compromise in relation to road safety measures. I note the uproar among members of the public claiming that Government has been overly strict on the issue of mobile phones usage behind the wheel, but allow me to point out that over 500 driving licences have recently been revoked in Western France for drivers caught using mobile phones while operating a vehicle. It is certainly food for thought for anyone questioning our commitment to road safety. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, before I conclude, I wish to thank the Dr. the hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for the provision made in Annex to the Budget 2026-2027 in regard to the amendment to be brought to the Road Traffic Act to enable the use of safe city cameras to detect traffic offences, which includes speeding, and to give the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit legal status, at long last, as the national lead agency responsible for effective management and road safety. The TMRSU will thus become the distinct legal personality, a status it was devoid of during decades of its existence. Thank you.

Yes, hon. Dr. Aumeer!

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, and my colleague, hon. Minister in my constituency. Recent figures published recently by the independent media showed that there is no abating in the number of fatalities and road accidents in the country.

There is no?

Abating. It is not coming down. May I ask the hon. Minister whether his Ministry has established any, my friend KPI is here, any Key Performance Indicators to evaluate the success of this penalty point system? And if so, what are they and have they been met?

Like I said, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have not established a static system. It is a dynamic system that will be revised every semester in order to make the law become more strict and to inculcate the fear factor within the driver community. But I must say that the KPI is being, like I said, it is being sent to Cabinet every semester and we will adjust accordingly. But one thing for sure, no matter how good a policy is, no matter how good a piece of legislation is from the road traffic perspective, the success of its implementation will depend on the police in so far as enforcement is concerned. Yesterday, since the hon. Member has....

I think you have answered the question. Next, you have a supplementary.

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. I know my colleague is very keen to make sure that there is success in this process. However, I wish to ask the hon. Minister whether the Government or his Ministry has considered integrating driver rehabilitation courses, behavioural training, or defensive driving programmes for motorists approaching the penalty point threshold.

Yes. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is in the law. When approaching the 12 points, the 10 points, there is a rehabilitation that allows a driver to not lose their licence.

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