Report Reckless Driving — ZRP

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged holiday travelers to report reckless drivers as part of a heightened nationwide safety operation during the festive season. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi called on passengers to directly engage highway patrol officers to report any traffic violations witnessed during their journeys.

This citizen-centric strategy is expected to complement the deployment of specialized all-terrain police vehicles to patrol major highways. The operation targets long-distance buses and kombis known for overloading, speeding, and disregarding traffic laws.

"As the ZRP, in collaboration with various stakeholders, we encourage travelers to report any driver or transport company violating traffic rules," Comm. Nyathi said. "As passengers, you are not helpless. We encourage you to report any driver or transport company violating traffic rules to our patrolling officers. The police will not hesitate to impound unroadworthy vehicles. Your alertness can save lives."

The Commissioner's warning was underscored when a Motsi Motors bus bound for Mhondoro was pulled over just minutes from the terminus. Its conductor, Regment Majaragwa, was fined on the spot for overloading and failing to produce an operator's identification card.

Comm. Nyathi issued stern warnings against drunk driving and overloading, saying, "People are not goods. Overloading leads to tyre bursts and loss of control." He added that those caught driving under the influence will face the full wrath of the law.

The Zimbabwe Public Transport Organisation (ZPTO) revealed its own monitoring system, with Chairperson Dr. Sam Nhanhanga saying the organization has acquired vehicles to track its members' buses and maintains an industry blacklist for serial offenders.