{"id":103642,"date":"2025-01-29T11:49:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T09:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/police-officers-manning-roadblocks-instructed-to-prioritize-major-traffic-offences-over-minor-infractions"},"modified":"2025-02-09T18:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T16:08:10","slug":"police-officers-manning-roadblocks-instructed-to-prioritize-major-traffic-offences-over-minor-infractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/police-officers-manning-roadblocks-instructed-to-prioritize-major-traffic-offences-over-minor-infractions","title":{"rendered":"Police Officers Manning Roadblocks Instructed To Prioritize Major Traffic Offences Over Minor Infractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has instructed officers manning roadblocks under operation, \u201cNo to Mushikashika and Lawlessness on the Roads\u201d to prioritise major traffic offences that promote road safety and responsible driving, rather than focusing on minor infractions.<\/p>\n<p>This move follows complaints from motorists, who expressed concerns that some officers were overly focused on trivial offences, such as the type of fire extinguisher or reflective vests carried by drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Police officers are reportedly checking a wide range of items, including driver\u2019s licenses, reflective triangles, reflective vests, specific types of fire extinguishers, spare wheels, brake and indicator functionality, and reflectors at roadblocks.<\/p>\n<p>While these checks are part of routine policing, many motorists feel that the focus on minor details distracts from addressing more pressing road safety issues.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the complaints, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi told The Herald that officers should prioritize key traffic offences to ensure better road safety. Said Nyathi:<\/p>\n<p>The police should focus on key issues which promote road safety and responsible driving. Yes, we have taken note of some of the complaints raised by the public.<\/p>\n<p>However, they should also know that some of these issues are highlighted in the country\u2019s laws. Our officers have been fully briefed on what they should check at police checkpoints.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate statement, Nyathi affirmed that the operation \u201cNo to Mushikashika and Lawlessness on the Roads\u201d would continue without compromise.<\/p>\n<p>He said that only registered kombis with all necessary and verifiable documents would be permitted to operate as public service vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Nyathi also urged passengers to avoid boarding unroadworthy kombis, particularly those without registration plates or with windows covered by cardboard boxes or other makeshift materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has instructed officers manning roadblocks under operation, \u201cNo to Mushikashika and Lawlessness on the Roads\u201d to prioritise major traffic offences that promote road safety and responsible driving, rather than focusing on minor infractions. 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