Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April 21. President of
Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhammedov, has approved amendments to
the Law on Road Transport, designed to modernize legal regulations
in the sector, Trend reports.
The updated version of Article 10 clarifies the roles of key
regulatory bodies, which now include the Cabinet of Ministers of
Turkmenistan, the Transport and Communications Agency under the
Cabinet, and the agency “Türkmenawtoulaglary.”
Significant revisions have been made to the articles defining
the responsibilities of the Transport and Communications Agency. As
per the new version of Article 12, the agency will now be
responsible for implementing state policy in road transport,
issuing licenses, overseeing transportation safety and vehicle
maintenance, and representing Turkmenistan in international
organizations.
Additionally, a new Article 12 has been introduced to define the
powers of the “Türkmenawtoulaglary” agency. Its duties include
participating in the development of industry programs, setting
transport tariffs, issuing route permits, conducting market
analysis, and enhancing international cooperation in the
sector.
The amendments also provide clarity on the procedures for the
disposal of road vehicles owned by state enterprises and
institutions.
These changes are designed to enhance the efficiency of
Turkmenistan’s road transport management system and promote
stronger international collaboration in the sector.
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