Kazakhstan Tightens Road Safety With Digital Traffic Reforms and Stricter Driver Controls

Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament, the Mazhilis, has passed a new draft law aimed at improving road safety and digitalising traffic systems. The legislation, approved in its first reading, introduces stricter controls on drivers, automated enforcement, and tighter medical checks for those behind the wheel. The proposed law focuses on creating a sustainable digital ecosystem for road traffic. It will connect state agencies, businesses, and citizens through automated systems. One key change involves linking medical records to the Interior Ministry’s database to block drivers with health conditions that make them unfit to operate vehicles.

Driving licences would now be suspended immediately if a medical contraindication is diagnosed. The bill also expands the use of automated traffic enforcement, relying on technical devices to detect and record violations more efficiently. Another major provision restricts access to certain government services for individuals with unpaid traffic fines or outstanding payment orders related to road safety. The measures aim to enforce compliance and reduce risks on the roads.

The draft law now moves forward in the legislative process. If fully approved, it will introduce stricter oversight, digital integration, and immediate penalties for unfit drivers. The changes are designed to improve road safety and streamline enforcement through technology.