Staff writer
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has vowed to intensify operation against lawlessness on the roads until sanity prevails.
In a statement, ZRP spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
“The current operation will target everybody who is posing as a danger to other innocent motorists by causing congestion, picking and dropping passengers at undesignated points, creating imaginary lanes, driving against the flow of traffic (one way) and those operating as Public Service Vehicles but they don’t have the relevant permits, route authority and vehicle fitness.
“The police is aware that some kombi operators and crew have removed red number plates and are now operating with yellow ones while playing hide and seek with law enforcement officers,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
Commissioner Nyathi said police will never hesitate to arrest anyone who promote lawlessness on the roads.
“The police will therefore arrest anyone engaged in reckless driving conduct irrespective of the fact that one is driving a company vehicle, family vehicle or public service vehicle.The law is law, let us comply for the effective maintenance of law and order in the country and road safety,” he said.
Commissioner Nyathi added:
“In the same vein, those motorists who will try to bribe Zimbabwe Republic Police members will face stern action.Transporters and public service vehicles operators should ensure that their drivers follow the law and be examplary on the roads.”
Under the operation, public transport operators and other offenders who violate the law will face penalties, including fines and possible suspension of operating licenses.