Transportation and traffic control

The use of lasers will be tested at three high-risk locations on the Phnom Penh–Preah Sihanouk Expressway from Thursday, June 19, with the goal of reducing accidents caused by driver fatigue at night. ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has once again clarified that the owners of private vehicles bearing “State”, “Police” or “Military” license plates are not automatically exempt from tax and import obligations and must register their vehicles with the Ministry of Public Works and transport. ...

The highest bridge in Cambodia, located on National Road 10 in Pursat province, was connected to the national road network this morning, April 8. The 90 metre-high bridge will be temporarily opened to light vehicle traffic— mainly for tourists and families — during the daytime ...

Interior Minister Sar Sokha has ordered authorities to take action against individuals who modify the lights of their vehicles. ...

Hun Manet is urging police to prioritise emergency vehicles during VIP convoys after a viral Facebook post highlighted an ambulance stuck in traffic. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is conducting consultations on the public’s preferred pricing structure for personalised license plates for motorcycles and scooters. ...

Extensive emergency response drills which simulated a plane crash were conducted at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning. ...

A Kampong Chhnang high school will soon become the first in the Kingdom to establish a “Traffic Safety Garden”. ...

The private sector within Cambodia’s logistics industry has highlighted the importance of the “Logistic Performance Index (LPI)” in enhancing the Kingdom’s transportation sector, noting that it could attract more international investment. ...

Tourism industry insiders have repeated their belief that an increase in international flights to the Kingdom’s provincial Siem Reap and Sihanoukville international airports – in addition to the services available at the Phnom Penh International Airport – will become a driving force in attracting more ...

Hun Sen Boulevard will soon be equipped with metal median barriers to separate oncoming traffic. The installation follows a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks. The accidents were attributed to excessive speed and driving under the influence. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced plans to introduce personalised license plates for motorcycles early this year. ...

The Phnom Penh city bus service has announced the integration of its service into Google Maps’ Google Transit feature. This new development aims to provide passengers with a more convenient and efficient way to plan their public transportation journeys. ...

With the Khmer New Year (KNY) rapidly approaching and the expected exodus to the provinces, the government urged people to abide by the traffic law to prevent a surge in road accidents. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that it intends to amend several articles of the Law on Road Traffic in order to reduce accidents. ...

The government has permitted private firm Focus Trans Global Venture Co Ltd (FTGV) to study the construction of a new airport in Mondulkiri province, northeast of Cambodia, as well as invest in a build, operate and transfer (BOT) model, the Office of the Council Minister ...

The government, working with the Siem Reap Provincial Administration, plans to start a free public bus service between Siem Reap city and the Run Ta Ek Development Zone next week to facilitate travel and reduce costs for residents. ...

The government has changed the composition of the National Road Safety Committee, which will now be chaired by Interior Minister Sar Sokha with Minister of Public Works and Transport Peng Ponea as the Permanent Vice Chairman as well as four other vice chairmen and 19 ...

Traffic accidents persist on Cambodian roads, driven by factors like non-compliance with traffic laws and driving under the influence, officials said. ...

“2019” was the year with the highest number of road accidents during the last five years, with 4,141 cases, resulting in 2,151 deaths, 4,097 serious injuries and 7,271 minor injuries. ...

Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s budget airline, is set to commence flights between Hanoi and Siem Reap province on December 15. The service aims to accommodate the surge in foreign tourists to Cambodia, home to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat. ...

Cambodia is taking decisive action to improve road safety on National Road 5 (NR5), a vital artery linking the Thai and Vietnamese borders via NR1, punctuated by the Tsubasa Bridge, also known as Neak Leoung Bridge. The impressive structure was constructed with funds donated by ...

The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration plans to construct two bridges across the Bassac River from Prek Pra to National Road 2 linking to Hun Sen Boulevard in Choeung Ek Development Zone to ease traffic congestion. ...

The National Road Safety Committee called on all drivers to adhere to nine measures to prevent traffic accidents during Kan Ben and Pchum Ben. ...