Govt Reintroduces Vehicle Impounding after Fatal Hit-and-Run

Ljubljana, 30 May - The government adopted on Thursday changes to road safety regulations introducing stricter punishments for repeat offenders behind the wheel after a recent hit-and-run accident that claimed the lives of two young girls. The changes reintroduce the possibility for police to impound vehicles.

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Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Minister Samo Omerzel presenting new road safety regulations.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Minister Samo Omerzel speaks to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Minister Samo Omerzel presenting new road safety regulations.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Press conference after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Minister Samo Omerzel presenting new road safety regulations.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Minister Samo Omerzel presenting new road safety regulations.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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