Traffic officers throughout Zimbabwe are completing specialized instruction on breathalyzer equipment that authorities will deploy during holiday travel periods to combat intoxicated motorists. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the training has reached advanced stages after the government distributed more than 100 devices across all 10 provinces for scientific enforcement of alcohol limits.
The technology represents the nation's first major rollout of modern road safety tools and will accompany speed cameras plus new Vehicle Inspectorate Department fleet additions. Transport Minister Felix Mhona emphasized the equipment targets speeding and drunk driving, which fuel most fatal accidents, as human error causes over 94 percent of crashes.
Drivers exceeding legal blood alcohol thresholds face imprisonment up to five years, substantial fines and license suspensions, with harsher consequences for commercial vehicle operators who can lose driving privileges permanently after repeat violations.
The technology represents the nation's first major rollout of modern road safety tools and will accompany speed cameras plus new Vehicle Inspectorate Department fleet additions. Transport Minister Felix Mhona emphasized the equipment targets speeding and drunk driving, which fuel most fatal accidents, as human error causes over 94 percent of crashes.
Drivers exceeding legal blood alcohol thresholds face imprisonment up to five years, substantial fines and license suspensions, with harsher consequences for commercial vehicle operators who can lose driving privileges permanently after repeat violations.
