Zimbabwe's transport authority plans to eliminate paper-based vehicle certification after acknowledging systemic corruption enabled unsafe automobiles to receive roadworthiness approval. Minister Felix Mhona announced the deployment of computerized brake measurement equipment and alcohol detection devices for law enforcement while rolling out a centralized digital registry that synchronizes inspection records with national databases. Annual traffic collision losses reach $406 million under existing enforcement protocols.
The government distributed specialized roller testing machinery to Vehicle Inspectorate Department facilities, which officials say will generate objective braking performance data resistant to tampering. Police units received breathalyzer instruments ahead of holiday travel periods as authorities pursue legislative reforms addressing driver certification requirements and speed restriction technologies while establishing a dedicated accident compensation fund.
The government distributed specialized roller testing machinery to Vehicle Inspectorate Department facilities, which officials say will generate objective braking performance data resistant to tampering. Police units received breathalyzer instruments ahead of holiday travel periods as authorities pursue legislative reforms addressing driver certification requirements and speed restriction technologies while establishing a dedicated accident compensation fund.
