The Vatican issued a set of “Ten Commandments” for drivers today. It is an unusual move by the normally ultraconservative religious body but Cardinal Renato Martino, who head the office, told reporters that the Vatican felt it was necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists since driving is such a big part of contemporary life.

The Ten Commandments state:

1. You shall not kill.

2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.

3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.

4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.

5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.

6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.

7. Support the families of accident victims.

8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.

9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.

10. Feel responsible toward others.

Let’s hope all drivers follow the Vatican’s edict.