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Bulawayo bans pushcarts in CBD
10 Nov 2023 at 06:39hrs | Views
The government has granted approval for Bulawayo City Council (BCC)'s clamping and tow-away by-laws, which now include the prohibition of pushcarts in the central business district (CBD) among other offenses.
Winston Chitando, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, announced the amendment of the by-laws through Statutory Instrument (SI) 220 of 2023, titled "City of Bulawayo (Clamping and Tow-away) By-laws."
As per the SI, pushcarts will be restricted from the CBD within the boundaries of Naison Kutshwekhaya Ndlovu Avenue, Lobengula Street, Joseph Msika Avenue, and Robert Mugabe Way. Offenders will face fines, and their pushcarts may be impounded.
The SI states, "Vehicles or motor vehicles in a dirty and filthy state not displaying valid licence discs will be immediately removed from the road or any area under the jurisdiction of the owner at a cost to the owner."
Payment of penalties, tow-away, and storage fees is to be made to the council's financial services department, and proof of payment will be issued in the form of a miscellaneous receipt along with the duplicate of the ticket.
The approved by-laws outline that anyone attempting to unlawfully remove a wheel clamp or a motor vehicle from a secure compound will be deemed guilty of an offense. Penalties may include a fine not exceeding level 3 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
The council is granted authority to sell any unclaimed vehicle by public auction after 30 days of notice publication in a newspaper. Proceeds from the sale will cover specified charges, with any balance payable to the owner upon written request within 30 days. Unclaimed money after one year from the vehicle sale will be forfeited to the council.
Winston Chitando, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, announced the amendment of the by-laws through Statutory Instrument (SI) 220 of 2023, titled "City of Bulawayo (Clamping and Tow-away) By-laws."
As per the SI, pushcarts will be restricted from the CBD within the boundaries of Naison Kutshwekhaya Ndlovu Avenue, Lobengula Street, Joseph Msika Avenue, and Robert Mugabe Way. Offenders will face fines, and their pushcarts may be impounded.
Payment of penalties, tow-away, and storage fees is to be made to the council's financial services department, and proof of payment will be issued in the form of a miscellaneous receipt along with the duplicate of the ticket.
The approved by-laws outline that anyone attempting to unlawfully remove a wheel clamp or a motor vehicle from a secure compound will be deemed guilty of an offense. Penalties may include a fine not exceeding level 3 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
The council is granted authority to sell any unclaimed vehicle by public auction after 30 days of notice publication in a newspaper. Proceeds from the sale will cover specified charges, with any balance payable to the owner upon written request within 30 days. Unclaimed money after one year from the vehicle sale will be forfeited to the council.
Source - Southern Eye
