The government is launching a major holiday crackdown on dangerous driving, promising to offload passengers from packed buses and tow any vehicle with defects or missing paperwork. The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe is leading the push, deploying more patrol teams and new tech like smart enforcement vehicles and breathalysers to cut down on road deaths. TSCZ head Munesu Munodawafa confirmed the campaign involves the Transport Ministry and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, with extra officers from vehicle inspection units.
Enforcement will be aggressive, with no exceptions for overloading or faulty documentation. Authorities will check for valid insurance, roadworthiness certificates, and compliance with road administration and broadcasting fees. Munodawafa stated any vehicle with an issue will be impounded immediately, potentially until after the holidays, as part of a strict whole-of-government approach. They have also stocked up on new breathalysers, printers, and disposable mouthpieces for widespread drunk driving checks.
The campaign features sixty-one patrol teams, a mix of stationary and mobile units, aiming to combine enforcement with public education. Munodawafa emphasized the inconvenience is necessary to save lives, warning that tough measures are in effect for the festive period.
Enforcement will be aggressive, with no exceptions for overloading or faulty documentation. Authorities will check for valid insurance, roadworthiness certificates, and compliance with road administration and broadcasting fees. Munodawafa stated any vehicle with an issue will be impounded immediately, potentially until after the holidays, as part of a strict whole-of-government approach. They have also stocked up on new breathalysers, printers, and disposable mouthpieces for widespread drunk driving checks.
The campaign features sixty-one patrol teams, a mix of stationary and mobile units, aiming to combine enforcement with public education. Munodawafa emphasized the inconvenience is necessary to save lives, warning that tough measures are in effect for the festive period.
