Background
On 10 March 2026 in Phnom Penh, a meeting was held to review the draft new law on road traffic. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha in his capacity as Chair of the National Committee for Road Safety. According to the Ministry of Health post, H.E. Dr. Sun Sapoan, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health and a member of the National Committee for Road Safety, participated in the meeting.
The draft law is described as comprising 14 chapters and 99 articles.
Scope of Application
According to the post, the draft new law on road traffic is intended to define the management of road traffic safety, the maintenance of road traffic order, and the prevention of offenses arising from road use. It is also intended to promote awareness of road traffic safety and to protect health, life, animals, property, and the environment.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The post states that the meeting reviewed the draft new road traffic law. No final adoption, enactment, or effective date is stated in the source.
The stated purpose of the draft law is to provide a legal framework for:
– management of road traffic safety;
– maintenance of order in road traffic;
– prevention of offenses linked to road use; and
– protection of health, life, property, animals, and the environment.
The source further notes that the draft law contains 14 chapters and 99 articles.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update indicates that a new road traffic law was under formal review as of 10 March 2026. For businesses, transport operators, logistics users, and compliance teams, the post is relevant as an early record of possible future changes to the legal framework governing road traffic safety and order. However, the source does not specify final provisions, enforcement measures, or implementation timelines.
Official Source
Ministry of Health Facebook post dated 12 March 2026, referring to the 10 March 2026 review meeting on the draft new law on road traffic.
