Zimbabwe plans to retest all licensed drivers soon. The government wants to check for facial changes or new health issues that might affect driving safety. Onesimo Bumhira from the Vehicle Inspection Department made this announcement during a meeting between police and transport operators. Drivers who need glasses but didn't when first licensed must update their information. The government hasn't set exact dates for the program to start.
The retesting links to the new plastic driver's licenses launched in 2023. These scannable cards replace the old metal licenses and meet international standards across southern and eastern Africa. The new licenses last five years instead of having unlimited validity like the old ones. Bumhira advised drivers to prepare for these changes ahead of time. He warned that not completing retests before license expiration could cause problems.
Police officials praised the Zimbabwe Passengers Transport Organisation for donating a traffic monitoring system to help reduce accidents. The technology helps officers track speeding and unsafe driving behaviors. Transport operators from several regions met to discuss ways to decrease road accidents. Many passenger representatives criticized police for not stopping illegal transport services. Road safety remains a major concern throughout Zimbabwe.
The retesting links to the new plastic driver's licenses launched in 2023. These scannable cards replace the old metal licenses and meet international standards across southern and eastern Africa. The new licenses last five years instead of having unlimited validity like the old ones. Bumhira advised drivers to prepare for these changes ahead of time. He warned that not completing retests before license expiration could cause problems.
Police officials praised the Zimbabwe Passengers Transport Organisation for donating a traffic monitoring system to help reduce accidents. The technology helps officers track speeding and unsafe driving behaviors. Transport operators from several regions met to discuss ways to decrease road accidents. Many passenger representatives criticized police for not stopping illegal transport services. Road safety remains a major concern throughout Zimbabwe.
