04 May 2020 – Single and double systems established for the passage of vehicles

Type of Intervention: Advisory
Sectors Involved: Civil Defence, Police and Interior Affairs, Transportation
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Domestic travel
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: The General Traffic Directorate

Overview: The General Traffic Directorate announced the introduction of the single and double system for the passage of vehicles starting from tomorrow, confirming that everyone is included without exception. Fines will be imposed against violators.
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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: The decision came following the recommendation directed to the National Health and Safety Committee of the Minister of Health and Head of the Crisis Cell for fighting the Coronavirus, Jafar Allawi to reduce the partial curfew that was previously applied.