The Zimbabwe Republic Police will introduce breathalyzers and speed cameras across major highways as authorities attempt to reduce traffic fatalities before the holiday season. Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced that the Traffic Safety Council worked with law enforcement to finalize procurement of enforcement technology capable of detecting alcohol levels and capturing velocity violations.
Human error accounts for more than 94 percent of vehicle collisions nationwide, prompting officials to adopt scientific measurement tools rather than subjective assessments. The Road Traffic Act imposes penalties reaching level 10 fines or five years imprisonment for drivers exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, with stricter consequences for commercial vehicle operators.
Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged motorists to inspect tire conditions and avoid flooded crossings while emphasizing shared responsibility for preventing accidents.
Human error accounts for more than 94 percent of vehicle collisions nationwide, prompting officials to adopt scientific measurement tools rather than subjective assessments. The Road Traffic Act imposes penalties reaching level 10 fines or five years imprisonment for drivers exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, with stricter consequences for commercial vehicle operators.
Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged motorists to inspect tire conditions and avoid flooded crossings while emphasizing shared responsibility for preventing accidents.
