Zimbabwe Police Warn Motorists Over Plateless Vehicles And Number Plates Obscured By Bull Bars
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists against driving vehicles without registration plates or with number plates obscured by bull bars and bumpers, saying offenders will face legal action as authorities intensify efforts to improve road safety and fight crime.
In a statement, the police said it is an offence under the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Act [Chapter 13:14] and the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11] to drive a vehicle on public roads without clearly displaying registration plates.
According to ZRP, all vehicles must have visible registration plates to enable authorities to identify them and help maintain law and order.
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Bull Bars And Bumpers Under Scrutiny
Police also raised concern over a growing number of vehicles fitted with bull bars and bumpers that partially or completely block registration plates, making it difficult to identify the vehicles during criminal investigations or after road traffic accidents.
ZRP said the trend undermines law enforcement efforts and hinders investigations into criminal activities and traffic incidents.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police has also observed a trend of vehicles which are having registration plates blocked or hidden through some fitted bull bars and bumpers. This makes the identification of these vehicles difficult in case of criminal acts and road traffic accidents,” reads the statement.
Motorists Face Enforcement Action
The police said officers will take action against motorists found driving plateless vehicles or vehicles with obscured number plates, stressing that the law will be enforced without fear or favour.
ZRP urged vehicle owners and drivers to comply with the law by ensuring their registration plates remain clearly visible at all times, adding that public cooperation is essential in promoting road safety and helping to curb crime across the country.
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