Police want new rules to stop buses and taxis from driving at night. The Zimbabwe Republic Police says too many crashes happen after dark when drivers cannot see well. A deadly accident on Sunday killed four people near Karoi and Binga. Commissioner Paul Nyathi said cold weather makes roads dangerous during winter months. Police lack legal power to force public transport off roads at night.
The government supports United Nations plans to cut road deaths by half before 2030. Deputy Transport Minister Joshua Sacco announced electronic traffic systems and more breath test machines. Around 2000 people die each year from car crashes across Zimbabwe. Many accidents happen at night when animals cross roads and visibility drops. Transport officials promote safety messages telling drivers to avoid night travel.
Experienced drivers agree that nighttime roads create serious problems. Bright headlights blind older drivers and make spotting dangers harder. Depth perception fails and color recognition becomes difficult after sunset. Vision problems affect reaction times since sight accounts for most driving decisions. Stray animals wander onto highways because farms have no proper fencing around road areas.
The government supports United Nations plans to cut road deaths by half before 2030. Deputy Transport Minister Joshua Sacco announced electronic traffic systems and more breath test machines. Around 2000 people die each year from car crashes across Zimbabwe. Many accidents happen at night when animals cross roads and visibility drops. Transport officials promote safety messages telling drivers to avoid night travel.
Experienced drivers agree that nighttime roads create serious problems. Bright headlights blind older drivers and make spotting dangers harder. Depth perception fails and color recognition becomes difficult after sunset. Vision problems affect reaction times since sight accounts for most driving decisions. Stray animals wander onto highways because farms have no proper fencing around road areas.
