Paroubek says new road regulations too strict

At Monday's meeting of the Social Democratic cabinet, Jiri Paroubek said that he thinks the new law on road regulations, which came into effect on July 1st, is too strict. Reports say that Social Democratic MPs have varying opinions on the new law. Over the weekend, Mr. Paroubek indicated that he is considering a temporary amnesty for drivers found guilty of infractions under the new code. Mr. Paroubek says that possible changes to the law will be considered after next week, when the Ministry of Transportation and the Interior Ministry are due to release a joint evaluation of the new law.