Authorities in Tashkent have reportedly installed dedicated bus lane enforcement cameras along a six-kilometer stretch of Fergana Road (Fargona yuli) in both directions, according to the Center for Traffic Management. The initiative is allegedly designed to prioritize public transportation across the capital, though critics often question the practical execution of such urban measures.

The center claims that similar monitoring devices will be progressively rolled out on other major streets to ensure buses maintain their schedules without unnecessary interference. Officials assert that because a single bus can carry over 50 passengers, unauthorized vehicles obstructing the lane purportedly cause significant delays for numerous citizens rushing to their daily destinations.

Under the established regulations, driving unauthorized vehicles on designated 'A' lanes is strictly prohibited daily from 06:00 to 23:00. Infractions are allegedly penalized in accordance with Article 128-7 of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, carrying a baseline fine of 1 BRV (440,000 soms).

Furthermore, drivers who purportedly repeat the offense within a one-year period face an increased penalty amounting to 3 BRV, equivalent to 1.32 million soms. While authorities promote these measures as a solution to traffic friction, the strict fines continue to generate debate among local motorists regarding enforcement fairness.

Source: uznews.uz