The implementation of the "Safe Road" national program has been announced by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This program aims to reduce road traffic accidents by modernizing road infrastructure. Within the framework of the "Safe Road" program, a large-scale reorganization of the Republican "Safe Road and Safe Pedestrian" fund is planned.
As one of the main reforms, the fund's branches will be established in the form of separate branches in each region. During the current year, a total of 400 billion soums is expected to be allocated to the fund from all funding sources.
Additionally, 25% of the fines collected through photo and video recording cameras for violating traffic rules will also be directed to the fund and its regional branches. The installation of road signs, traffic lights, and road markings under the jurisdiction of road safety departments will be delegated to the regional level.
The fund's activities will be open and transparent, including the heads of regional road safety departments and road management, as well as representatives of the public. In the future, the fund's resources will primarily be spent on improving hazardous areas on roads.
In these areas, measures such as installing separating barriers, setting up road signs, improving lighting, organizing pedestrian crossings, and digitizing intersections will be implemented. This is intended to reduce the number of road traffic accidents and enhance road safety.
