Law Library of Congress: Global Legal Monitor: Transportation http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?home The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It is updated frequently and draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources. You can search previous news by searching the archive. en-us China: New Standards for School Buses Adopted After Fatal Crashes http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403125_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403125_text Russian Federation: Attacks on Transportation to Be Criminalized http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402955_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402955_text Brazil: State Law Cannot Overrule Federal Law on Transportation of Asbestos http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402839_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402839_text Israel: Establishment of a State Information Center for Public Transportation http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402445_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center).... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402445_text Tonga: Royal Commission Report on Princess Ashika Ferry Disaster http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401934_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401934_text Taiwan: Proposed Railway Act Amendments Would Expand Law's Scope, Incorporate Provisions on Compensation for Delays http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401605_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401605_text China: New Cash for Clunkers Plan http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401304_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401304_text Japan: Major Reform on Fund for Road Improvements http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401264_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401264_text Russian Federation: Government Guarantees for Air Travelers http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401231_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401231_text Canada: Regulations Requiring Inspections of International Bridges http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401222_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401222_text Uganda: Stringent Traffic Provisions Enter into Force http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401153_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401153_text Ukraine: New and Varied Fees for Car Owners http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401088_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401088_text Peru: Vehicle Safety http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540782_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540782_text Estonia: Restrictions on Transit Fine Imposition http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540591_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540591_text Mexico: Supreme Court Upholds Gasoline and Diesel Tax http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540592_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice validated most of the fiscal reform package, known as the gasolinazo, ";gasoline boom,"; on May 12, 2008. The Court upheld the new federal tax that the public has had to pay... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540592_text China: Aviation Security http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540393_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice validated most of the fiscal reform package, known as the gasolinazo, ";gasoline boom,"; on May 12, 2008. The Court upheld the new federal tax that the public has had to pay On March 14, 2008, the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) issued an announcement on measures to tighten passenger airline security. Under the new measures, passengers may no longer carry liquid products on board... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540393_text Taiwan: No Biking in Pedestrian Crossings http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540327_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice validated most of the fiscal reform package, known as the gasolinazo, ";gasoline boom,"; on May 12, 2008. The Court upheld the new federal tax that the public has had to pay On March 14, 2008, the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) issued an announcement on measures to tighten passenger airline security. Under the new measures, passengers may no longer carry liquid products on board Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) stated on March 2, 2008, that as of April 2008 bicycle riders will be subject to fines of NT$300-800 (about US$9.80-26.00) if caught cycling in pedestrian crossings. The cyclists... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540327_text Brazil: Proposed Law Authorizes 16-Year Olds to Drive http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540257_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice validated most of the fiscal reform package, known as the gasolinazo, ";gasoline boom,"; on May 12, 2008. The Court upheld the new federal tax that the public has had to pay On March 14, 2008, the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) issued an announcement on measures to tighten passenger airline security. Under the new measures, passengers may no longer carry liquid products on board Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) stated on March 2, 2008, that as of April 2008 bicycle riders will be subject to fines of NT$300-800 (about US$9.80-26.00) if caught cycling in pedestrian crossings. The cyclists The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is currently examining a proposed law authorizing 16-year olds to drive motor vehicles. According to the author of the law, Deputy S;rgio Barradas, young people have been undertaking responsibility at a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540257_text Brazil: Air Companies Charged for Flight Delays http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l2054048_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice validated most of the fiscal reform package, known as the gasolinazo, ";gasoline boom,"; on May 12, 2008. The Court upheld the new federal tax that the public has had to pay On March 14, 2008, the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) issued an announcement on measures to tighten passenger airline security. Under the new measures, passengers may no longer carry liquid products on board Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) stated on March 2, 2008, that as of April 2008 bicycle riders will be subject to fines of NT$300-800 (about US$9.80-26.00) if caught cycling in pedestrian crossings. The cyclists The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is currently examining a proposed law authorizing 16-year olds to drive motor vehicles. According to the author of the law, Deputy S;rgio Barradas, young people have been undertaking responsibility at a On December 5, 2007, the Brazilian Minister of Defense, Nelson Jobim, announced that airline companies will have to indemnify passengers for flight delays. According to Jobim, the idea is to create a system that rewards the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l2054048_text Italy: Safety on Roads and Highways http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540195_text Transportation - Since November 2011, the Chinese government has faced strong criticism due to media reports of a number of fatal school bus crashes that resulted from passenger overloads and the use of substandard vehicles and unqualified drivers. On October 19, 2011, the State Duma of the Russian Federation approved, in the first reading, amendments to the Russian Criminal Code that will establish criminal punishment for actions threatening the security of a means of In a six to three decision, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled on September 28, 2011, that a law issued by the State of Sandatilde;o Paulo (Lei No. 12.684 de 26 de Julio de 2007) cannot On December 7, 2010, the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) passed an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance (New Version) (5721-1961). The amendment requires the Traffic Controller to establish a center for information on public transportation (hereinafter the Center). The Tongan government stated on April 9, 2010, that it accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission that was established to inquire into the August 2009 sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in which 74 people On October 1, 2009, Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet) approved amendments to the Railway Act that, among other changes, would expand the law's coverage from primarily state-run railways to privately run lines. That change in turn would China is launching a RMB5 billion (about US$714 million) plan to encourage automobile sales in the countryside, where the majority of the Chinese population lives. On March 16, 2009, seven central government departments jointly issued the The revision of the Special Law for Financing Road Improvement Works was promulgated on April 30, 2009 (Law No. 28 of 2009). Since 1954, the Law has limited the spending of revenue from gasoline tax and On April 13, 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a regulation approving new rules for providing government subsidies to air carriers. After this regulation enters into force on May 1, 2009, the government will be Trade with the United States is vital to the Canadian economy, as it accounts for over 80 percent of Canada's exports and approximately 53 percent of the country's gross domestic product. (International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations, It was reported on March 16, 2009, that certain provisions of the Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998 recently became effective. The implementation had been temporarily delayed by the Transportation Minister (according to andsect;1 of On February 24, 2009, the Government of Ukraine passed a regulation to establish new amounts for car registration and state car inspection fees. The fees will be differentiated based on the age of the car and Law No. 29259, promulgated by Peru's President Alan Garcia Perez on September 13, 2008, amends articles 24 and 26 of Law No. 27181, the General Law on Transportation and Ground Transit of Peru. The amended article On May 12, 2008, the Supreme Court of Estonia decided that the company that runs public transportation in the capital city of Tallinn and inspects whether passengers have paid for their rides has no right to Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice validated most of the fiscal reform package, known as the gasolinazo, ";gasoline boom,"; on May 12, 2008. The Court upheld the new federal tax that the public has had to pay On March 14, 2008, the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) issued an announcement on measures to tighten passenger airline security. Under the new measures, passengers may no longer carry liquid products on board Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) stated on March 2, 2008, that as of April 2008 bicycle riders will be subject to fines of NT$300-800 (about US$9.80-26.00) if caught cycling in pedestrian crossings. The cyclists The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is currently examining a proposed law authorizing 16-year olds to drive motor vehicles. According to the author of the law, Deputy S;rgio Barradas, young people have been undertaking responsibility at a On December 5, 2007, the Brazilian Minister of Defense, Nelson Jobim, announced that airline companies will have to indemnify passengers for flight delays. According to Jobim, the idea is to create a system that rewards the On October 2, 2007 the Italian Parliament approved Law no. 160 raising to the category of Law, with amendments, Decree-Law no. 117 of August 3, 2007, which included urgent provisions amending the transit code to increase... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l20540195_text