tawandamusarurwa
Online Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in partnership with the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID), has launched an operation targeting errant motorists and defective vehicles to minimise the risk of road traffic accidents during the Easter holidays.
In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said defective vehicles will be impounded.
“As the nation commemorates the Easter holiday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has intensified its operations against all forms of road traffic breaches and criminal activities,” reads part of the statement.
“Records have shown that speeding, human error, misjudgement, overloading and defective motor vehicles contribute to accidents.
“Reckless driving conduct, especially overtaking in situations which are not safe, should be avoided.”
Passengers were also warned against boarding pirate taxis.
“Police will impound all defective or unroadworthy vehicles in order to safeguard lives.
“Members of the public are urged to avoid boarding ‘mshikashika’ or unregistered vehicles as they risk being mugged.
“Stakeholders such as the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe(TSCZ), Vehicle Examination Department will be working closely with the Zimbabwe Republic Police to ensure that the holidays are accident-free through awareness campaigns and blitz on errant motorists.”
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter