The Damascus Governorate issued a directive banning unlicensed motorcycles from circulating within the city and public places, effective March 6 of this year.
The Damascus Governorate stated on the evening of Tuesday, March 4, that the directive excludes motorcycles with legal licenses, stressing that violators will face legal accountability and impounding of their motorcycles.
It added that the directive is based on existing laws and regulations, and is in response to the increase in traffic accidents, prioritizing public safety.
Two men died and three others were injured in four separate traffic accidents on Monday, March 3, in Syria.
The Syria Civil Defence noted that failure to adhere to traffic priorities, excessive speed, poor road conditions, children operating vehicles and motorcycles, non-compliance with safety measures and traffic laws, and not ensuring the technical condition of vehicles (brakes, lights, and tires) through regular inspections are among the main causes of accidents.
Excessive speed tops the causes of accidents (24%), followed by sudden breakdowns at 21%, poor and narrow road conditions at 10%, weather conditions at 8%, slippery road circumstances at 8%, and vehicle overtaking without adhering to traffic regulations at 8%.
Prior to this directive, a decision was made to remove road occupations, which include mobile fuel vendors, mobile money exchangers, and encroachments from shops, restaurants, and vendors in public spaces.
On February 24, the Governorate stated that it is working on preparing designated areas for bazaars and interactive markets to relocate beneficiaries from street stalls to these locations, according to a system that will be announced later.
The Damascus Governorate also announced the commencement of receiving complaints related to infringements on homes and residential properties, confirming its commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and taking the necessary legal actions against violators.
According to a statement from the governorate on February 12, a “hotline” has been designated to receive urgent complaints related to “witnessed” infringements on properties.
Complaints must include detailed information such as the full name, phone number, status of the complainant, the exact address of the infringed property (with the option to send location coordinates via mobile applications), as well as a description of the infringement and any supporting documents such as photos, videos, or ownership documents.