NEW: Police, VID to descend on reckless drivers

The Sunday Mail

Online Reporter

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will conduct joint operations in the country’s major highways to curb road traffic accidents during the Independence holiday.

In a statement, Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Felix Mhona said:

“Let it be put on record that we will not hesitate to descend heavily on culprits caught driving recklessly and disobeying road traffic laws.

“To further prevent traffic deaths and injuries, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will be participating in joint enforcement operations throughout the holiday.”

Minister Mhona implored the motoring public, both public service and private to exercise extreme caution on the country’s roads.

“I urge motorists to avoid blatant disrespectful of road traffic laws, driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicating substances,” he said.