Transport minister punished for violating traffic regulations

Transport Minister Vít Bárta has had his drivers’ license suspended for a period of six months and been ordered to pay a fine for violating traffic regulations. The minister, who has had his license for two years, was found to be driving a brand new car without a valid license plate. He told journalists he accepted full responsibility and would not be appealing the decision. Mr Bárta is the first transport minister ever to have been punished for violating traffic regulations. Upon taking office he said he would not tolerate double standards.