Administrative Law and Traffic Accidents: Legislative Shortcomings and Their Economic and Health Implications (A Comparative Study)

Al Tamimi, Abdulaali Hamid Abdulaali

doi:10.63677/jqlap.2025.161523.1374

Administrative Law and Traffic Accidents: Legislative Shortcomings and Their Economic and Health Implications (A Comparative Study)

https://doi.org/10.63677/jqlap.2025.161523.1374

Volume 16, Issue: 2 part 1 - Serial Number 2
Summer 2025

Pages 213-240

AL-Qadisiya Journal For Law and Political Sciences

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Abdulaali Hamid Abdulaali Al Tamimi

University of Treasures

Abstract

This study explores the role of administrative law in regulating road safety, highlighting legislative and administrative shortcomings in Iraq and their economic and public health implications. Through a comparative analysis with other legal systems, the research reveals that weak coordination among relevant authorities, the absence of binding technical standards, and poor enforcement contribute significantly to traffic accidents. The study recommends strengthening the role of administrative institutions, updating legislation in line with international standards, and enhancing legal and regulatory oversight to reduce accidents and mitigate their societal impact.
Despite multiple legislative efforts in Iraq to reduce traffic accidents, the rate of accidents and casualties remains high, indicating legislative and administrative shortcomings in the traffic legal system. This is clearly reflected in the economic and health situation. This raises a central question: To what extent have legislative shortcomings in administrative law contributed to the exacerbation of traffic accidents in Iraq, and what are their economic and health impacts compared to regional and international experiences?

Keywords

Administrative Law

Traffic Accidents

Road Safety

Legislative Gaps

Public Health