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Iraq Road Safety Report Summary

Basic Population and Economic Data

• Total population: 31.67 million
• Income group: Middle-income
• Per capita GNI: $2,380

Road Safety Policies and Framework

• National road safety strategy is in place but not funded.
• No demerit point system for road safety violations.
• National speed limits are enforced.
• Mandatory penalties include drink-driving law with a BAC limit of 0.08g/dl for all driver categories (general, young/novice, professional/commercial).
• Motorcycle helmet law is mandatory.
• Seat-belt law applies to all front and rear seat occupants.
• No national child restraint law.
• Law prohibits hand-held mobile phone use but does not extend to hands-free devices.
• Random breath testing and police checkpoints are not in place, but formal audits for new road construction are required.

Enforcement and Compliance

• Enforcement data shows penalties are applied, with no random testing or continuous inspections for existing infrastructure.
• Road traffic fatality reduction targets are set (e.g., 10% reduction for 2011–2013).
• 2010 road traffic fatalities: 5,708, with 77% male and 23% female victims.
• Post-crash care and monitoring systems are present, supporting emergency response efforts.

Additional Notes

• Data sources include government ministries and international reports like the WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety.