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Police summon drivers over CBD traffic violations caught on CCtv
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Kadoma has summoned 25 drivers and vehicle owners to report to the central traffic section or their nearest police station after they were allegedly implicated in multiple traffic offences captured on CCTV and surveillance cameras.
The offences, recorded between May 13 and May 18 in the city's central business district (CBD), mainly involved Honda Fit vehicles operating as illegal "mushikashika" commuter taxis.
Police said the drivers were filmed picking up and dropping off passengers at undesignated points, particularly at the busy intersection of Baker Street and Herbert Chitepo Avenue, causing congestion and disrupting traffic flow during peak hours.
According to the Kadoma police public relations department, the footage shows vehicles stopping in dangerous positions while loading passengers, including areas near Spar Supermarket, which has reportedly become a hotspot for illegal pick-ups.
"The list of motor vehicles captured on camera whilst static at a dangerous position, precisely while loading passengers from the middle of the road near Spar Supermarket, has been compiled," police confirmed.
Authorities warned that anyone who recognises the vehicles should ensure the drivers report to police, adding that those who fail to comply voluntarily will be traced and prosecuted.
The crackdown is part of a broader national effort by the Zimbabwe Republic Police to restore order on the country's roads, improve traffic discipline, and reduce congestion in urban centres.
Residents have long complained that "mushikashika" operators turn busy sections of the CBD into informal taxi ranks, slowing traffic and increasing the risk of accidents, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Police said the use of surveillance technology is now being expanded nationwide, with smart cameras being installed at key intersections to automatically detect offences such as illegal parking, obstruction, and unauthorised passenger loading.
Authorities say the system is intended to modernise traffic enforcement and improve compliance with road regulations across Zimbabwe's urban road networks.
The offences, recorded between May 13 and May 18 in the city's central business district (CBD), mainly involved Honda Fit vehicles operating as illegal "mushikashika" commuter taxis.
Police said the drivers were filmed picking up and dropping off passengers at undesignated points, particularly at the busy intersection of Baker Street and Herbert Chitepo Avenue, causing congestion and disrupting traffic flow during peak hours.
According to the Kadoma police public relations department, the footage shows vehicles stopping in dangerous positions while loading passengers, including areas near Spar Supermarket, which has reportedly become a hotspot for illegal pick-ups.
"The list of motor vehicles captured on camera whilst static at a dangerous position, precisely while loading passengers from the middle of the road near Spar Supermarket, has been compiled," police confirmed.
The crackdown is part of a broader national effort by the Zimbabwe Republic Police to restore order on the country's roads, improve traffic discipline, and reduce congestion in urban centres.
Residents have long complained that "mushikashika" operators turn busy sections of the CBD into informal taxi ranks, slowing traffic and increasing the risk of accidents, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Police said the use of surveillance technology is now being expanded nationwide, with smart cameras being installed at key intersections to automatically detect offences such as illegal parking, obstruction, and unauthorised passenger loading.
Authorities say the system is intended to modernise traffic enforcement and improve compliance with road regulations across Zimbabwe's urban road networks.
Source - The Standard
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