Rwanda Tightens the Wheel: New Law Imposes Prison Sentences for Drunk Driving
Kigali, Rwanda — In a major shift toward road safety, the Rwandan government has officially implemented the Road Traffic Law No. 014/2026, introducing some of the region’s strictest penalties for driving under the influence (DUI). Replacing a decades-old statute from 1987, the new law moves beyond simple fines, making prison time a mandatory reality for…