Drivers who ignore red lights and refuse to report to police face tough penalties under Zimbabwe's new camera system. The Electronic Traffic Management System blocks these drivers from renewing car papers or passing through toll roads. Police target 20,000 drivers across Harare and Bulawayo who broke traffic light rules. Commissioner Paul Nyathi says the system links with government departments to track violations. Technology catches every driver regardless of their car type or status.
The system prevents drivers from getting new licenses until they pay fines at police stations. Public transport operators cannot receive operating permits if they owe money from traffic violations. Road safety requires everyone to follow rules and work together. Police encourage violators to visit stations or call complaint numbers for help. The government partnered with a Dubai company and invested 80 million dollars in this traffic control project.
Bulawayo's system currently records only car numbers but upgrades will add more details about drivers. Harare's advanced system already captures identity numbers and car owner information automatically. Police released names of 284 Bulawayo drivers caught running red lights recently. The upgraded technology helps authorities act quickly against traffic rule breakers. Fatal accidents keep rising and this system aims to make roads safer for everyone.
The system prevents drivers from getting new licenses until they pay fines at police stations. Public transport operators cannot receive operating permits if they owe money from traffic violations. Road safety requires everyone to follow rules and work together. Police encourage violators to visit stations or call complaint numbers for help. The government partnered with a Dubai company and invested 80 million dollars in this traffic control project.
Bulawayo's system currently records only car numbers but upgrades will add more details about drivers. Harare's advanced system already captures identity numbers and car owner information automatically. Police released names of 284 Bulawayo drivers caught running red lights recently. The upgraded technology helps authorities act quickly against traffic rule breakers. Fatal accidents keep rising and this system aims to make roads safer for everyone.
