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Latest road notices and traffic law announcements from official Mauritius sources.
Sources last checked 5 Nov 2026, 03:00
Government Information Service, 29 September 2026. Some recently increased road traffic penalties already apply. Other measures are scheduled later: possession of a digital driving licence from January 2027; online payment of fines, announced for 30 October and subject to proclamation; and vehicle seizure and Safe City enforcement at a later stage. Exact commencement dates for the remaining provisions are not yet confirmed — check the official source.
Official source · Government Information Service (GIS)Cabinet decision of 5 June 2026: penalty points for using a handheld phone or microphone while driving increase from 3–6 to 5–10, effective 10 June 2026.
Official source · Prime Minister's Office — Cabinet decisions