Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona said road traffic accid3nts in Zimbabwe are a major concern, claiming at least five lives a day, resulting in an average loss of US$406 million a year.
Mhona made these remarks during a question and answer session in the Senate last week, where he revealed that many @ccidents involve unregistered vehicles or those without valid permits.
The minister expressed his concern about the high number of accidents on the country’s roads, stating that it is “quite d!sturbing” and “not sustainable.” He emphasised that the government is working closely with the police to address the issue of unregistered vehicles and those without valid permits, which is a major contributing factor to the high number of acc!dents.
Mhona also h!ghlighted the financial burden that road traffic accid3nts impose on the country, stating that it results in an average loss of US$406 million per year. This includes costs related to fat@lities, !njuries, hospitalisations, and other expenses.
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To address the issue, Mhona challenged drivers to exercise due care when driving, emphasising the importance of upholding the sanctity of life on the roads. He also announced that the government will accelerate road awareness programs through schools, joint operations with the police and Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID), and strict enforcement of traffic regulations.
Furthermore, Mhona revealed that the government is close to reintroducing speed cameras to monitor and regulate speeding. He stated that additional mechanisms are being put in place to mitigate the issues of speeding and ensure that all vehicles are registered.
Mhona’s remarks highlight the need for urgent action to address the scourge of road traffic acc!dents in Zimbabwe. The government’s efforts to increase road awareness, improve vehicle registration and enforcement of traffic regulations are steps in the right direction towards reducing the number of accid3nts and saving lives on the country’s roads.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
