By a Correspondent
The Zimbabwe Republic Police says its Electronic Management System has flagged more than 4.8 million traffic violations as authorities intensify efforts to restore order on the roads, particularly in the Central Business Districts of Harare, Bulawayo and other towns.
National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi says more than 20 sites in Harare have already been connected to the system, which began operating this weekend.
Nyathi says the technology is designed to strengthen surveillance, improve enforcement of traffic regulations and curb reckless driving.
He says the system captures video footage of alleged traffic offences, alongside vehicle registration details, the date and the location where the violations occurred.
“The system is currently in the process of validation. Videos are captured and then the registration of the vehicle, the date and the place where a particular motorist would have violated the road rules,” said Nyathi.
He says the initiative has been embraced by the government and its partners as part of broader efforts to improve road safety and maintain law and order.
Nyathi has urged Zimbabweans to familiarise themselves with the system, adding that police will conduct public awareness campaigns to explain how it operates.
He says the system is not intended to penalise law-abiding motorists but will be used to deal firmly with reckless drivers.
“We want to urge Zimbabweans to be fully conversant with what is happening. We will carry out campaigns so that people are aware of what is happening. The system will not punish law-abiding citizens but it will decisively deal with reckless drivers,” said Nyathi.
