Police to impound unregistered vehicles

Talent Gore
All unregistered vehicles will be impounded and will only be released when affixed with number plates during the ongoing operation aimed at restoring order on the roads.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said some of the vehicles moving on the roads without registration plates are being used as getaway cars by armed robbers.

“The Vehicle Registration and Licensing Act, Chapter 13:14 clearly specifies that an acquired vehicle should have a change of ownership effected within two weeks and licensed thereof,” he said.

“Such vehicles are not supposed to be driven on the roads until licensed and insured.

“Unlicensed and uninsured vehicles are a risk to lives and property as innocent people who get injured or lose life during mishaps cannot be compensated in terms of the law.

“The Police have noted with concern that some of the vehicles moving on the roads without registration plates are being used as getaway cars by armed robbers and other motorists such as pirate taxis or mushikashika, who wantonly violate road rules and regulations as they cannot be traced.”