The President has signed an order, which could revolutionize the struggle to both reduce and respond to road accidents.
There has been a recent increase in the number of accidents caused by drunk drivers and speeding. In order to address the causes of these accidents, as well as to combat corruption in their investigation and to improve road traffic, a number of measures will be taken.
The Presidential Administration has been tasked in the next two months to develop rules for driver exams and increase transparency in this area.
The punishment for committing accidents drunk or without a license will be increased.
The Cabinet of Ministers has been tasked in the next month to adopt provisions of the Traffic Act, according to which 25% of fines shall be credited to the salary of the traffic police.
The Interior Ministry has been tasked in the next month to improve the rules of car inspection and report this to the Head of State, and to maintain order and fairness in the investigation of the causes of road traffic accidents.
The Ministry of Justice is to address deficiencies in the conduct of examinations of accidents and punish those responsible.
The Attorney General's Office is recommended to eliminate irregularities in the implementation of laws and conduct in investigations. It has to provide an objective examination to establish the degree of harm suffered in an accident and bring to justice those breaking the law, strengthen the disclosure of fatal accidents, and bring to justice experts who committed abuses and corruption in the investigation of these cases.
The Supreme Court is recommended to ensure the objectivity of decisions when considering traffic accidents. -02D-
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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On Wednesday, rain is expected in the capital during the night and morning hours. The northeast wind will change to the southeast in the afternoon. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +9°C, and during the day, it will reach +10 to +12°C. Humidity will be 70-75% at night, and 60-65% during the day.
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Amid the bustling scenes of this year’s COP29 climate conference, a protest against whaling and deep-sea mining, organized by a group calling itself the FINS Initiative, drew significant attention from delegates and observers. However, questions have arisen about the legitimacy of the group, as an internet search yields little evidence of its existence beyond scattered mentions.
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In the last two days, a "news" story appeared on TikTok about a whale spotted on Baku's seaside boulevard. The most "observant" users posted videos, commenting on the size of the animal. Later, other "witnesses" claimed it wasn't a whale, but a shark. Even later, a version emerged suggesting it was a submarine.
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