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Parliament has withdrawn the Traffic & Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2026, halting plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit from 15 to 13 years. Lawmakers cited affordability concerns, warning the move would raise car prices and transport costs, despite government’s push for cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
Parliament has withdrawn the Traffic & Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2026, halting plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit from 15 to 13 years. Lawmakers cited affordability concerns, warning the move would raise car prices and transport costs, despite government’s push for cleaner, more efficient vehicles.

Bill Seeking to Ban Importation of Cars Older than 13 Years Collapses

A government proposal to tighten vehicle importation rules has collapsed after facing strong resistance in Parliament, bringing to an end months of debate over affordability, environmental protection, and economic policy. In a
April 21, 2026
Government plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit to 13 years and increase environmental levies on older vehicles to cut emissions, save foreign exchange, and boost revenue in the 2026/27 financial year.
Government plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit to 13 years and increase environmental levies on older vehicles to cut emissions, save foreign exchange, and boost revenue in the 2026/27 financial year.

Govt Moves to Ban Importation of Cars Older Than 13 Years

Government is proposing sweeping changes to motor vehicle importation rules under the Traffic and Road Safety Act, as part of broader reforms contained in the Revenue Enhancement and Compliance Measures for the
March 27, 2026

 

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