Harare pedestrians could face arrest for crossing streets outside marked spots in the city center. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is cracking down on jaywalking, and Commissioner Paul Nyathi wants people to use proper crossings instead of cutting through traffic wherever they please.
Nyathi says the issue goes beyond breaking road rules. People who cross at random spots risk getting hit by cars and can slow traffic in the Central Business District. He also wants Harare City Council to help curb these risks.
Drivers are getting a warning as well. Zimbabwe's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development is working on a Points Demerit System that would penalize motorists for each traffic offense. Rack up enough violations, and a driver could lose their license.
Then there is the paperwork. A motorist who gets an offense notice has seven days to reply. After that, another seven-day window applies for a court appearance. Ignore the process, and police may seek an arrest warrant.
Assistant Commissioner Gomo also explained how officers plan to track suspected traffic offenders. Roadside teams will carry radios and stay in touch with tech staff who monitor footage from Electronic Traffic Management System cameras.
That gives police a way to follow up on violations caught by cameras, even when officers do not spot them firsthand.
Nyathi says the issue goes beyond breaking road rules. People who cross at random spots risk getting hit by cars and can slow traffic in the Central Business District. He also wants Harare City Council to help curb these risks.
Drivers are getting a warning as well. Zimbabwe's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development is working on a Points Demerit System that would penalize motorists for each traffic offense. Rack up enough violations, and a driver could lose their license.
Then there is the paperwork. A motorist who gets an offense notice has seven days to reply. After that, another seven-day window applies for a court appearance. Ignore the process, and police may seek an arrest warrant.
Assistant Commissioner Gomo also explained how officers plan to track suspected traffic offenders. Roadside teams will carry radios and stay in touch with tech staff who monitor footage from Electronic Traffic Management System cameras.
That gives police a way to follow up on violations caught by cameras, even when officers do not spot them firsthand.
