By Promise Dube
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its operations against all forms of road traffic breaches and criminal activities, ahead of the Easter holidays.
As a way of maintaining order, ZRP National Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the police will be on the lookout for individuals who will be speeding, driving defective motor vehicles because their records show human error, misjudgment and overloading contribute to accidents.
“ZRP, therefore, urges drivers to be considerate on the roads and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. Reckless driving conduct, especially overtaking in situations which are not safe should be avoided,” he said in a statement.
The police also advised public transport operators to adhere to the dictates of their route permits and timetables.
Roadblocks and checkpoints will be mounted on major roads to check for “various traffic violations, stolen motor vehicles, smuggling of minerals, criminal movements, cattle rustlers and drug traffickers.
“The public is advised to be alert, security conscious and avoid keeping large sums of money at home or when travelling. The travelling public must always ensure that properties are secure and should not leave keys in obvious places like, under door mats, flowers and pots.
“Parents and guardians are being advised to monitor the movement of their children and ensure that the children, especially the girl child, are left in the custody of mature and responsible people, if they are not travelling with them,” said Nyathi.
