{"id":116996,"date":"2026-06-07T07:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zrp-arrests-530-motorcyclists-in-register-motor-bikes-and-wear-helmets-blitz"},"modified":"2026-06-07T07:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:36:05","slug":"zrp-arrests-530-motorcyclists-in-register-motor-bikes-and-wear-helmets-blitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zrp-arrests-530-motorcyclists-in-register-motor-bikes-and-wear-helmets-blitz","title":{"rendered":"ZRP Arrests 530 Motorcyclists In \u201cRegister Motor-Bikes And Wear Helmets\u201d Blitz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says 530 motorcyclists have been arrested so far under its ongoing nationwide operation targeting unregistered motorbikes and non-compliance with road rules.<\/p>\n<p>In an update issued on 6 June 2026, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the operation, dubbed \u201cRegister Motor-Bikes and Wear Helmets,\u201d follows a statement released on 14 January 2026 on the conduct of motorcyclists who fail to comply with road traffic rules and regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Of the 530 arrests made to date, 447 are for operating unregistered or plateless motorcycles, while 83 are for riding without protective helmets.<\/p>\n<p>Police said they remain concerned that some motorcyclists continue to disregard road traffic laws by using unregistered bikes, failing to wear helmets, carrying excess passengers and engaging in reckless riding.<\/p>\n<p>The ZRP reiterated that all motorcyclists, passengers and road users are required to comply with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11] and other applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The public has been advised that the operation will continue across the country, with officers conducting regular compliance checks and enforcement activities \u201cfor the safety of Zimbabweans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose found violating road traffic regulations will be arrested without fear or favour,\u201d Nyathi said.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ZRP Urges Motorcyclists To Follow Traffic Laws<\/p>\n<p>100 Killed In Road Accidents Between 15\u201326 December 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says 530 motorcyclists have been arrested so far under its ongoing nationwide operation targeting unregistered motorbikes and non-compliance with road rules. 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