The National Captial District Metropolitan Police Command is issuing a strong warning to all private and business vehicle owners, including PMV and taxi operators, about the growing danger and disorder on our city roads.
NCD Metropolitian Superientent Warrick Simatab said conformed that currently the streets are too congested, and too many defective and unroadworthy vehicles are causing traffic jams and putting lives at risk. He said many people are ignoring basic road safety rules, and this must stop now.
“We are giving this public notice to allow all drivers and vehicle owners to fix your vehicles or remove them from the road before the police take action. The following are the ohases that we will follow,
Phase One: Awareness and Warning (Starting today)
All vehicle owners are advised to check their cars, PMVs, and taxis.
If your vehicle is defective, no brakes, no lights, no registration, or not roadworthy, take it off the road immediately.
This is your chance to fix it before police enforcement begins.
Phase Two: Arrest and Penalties (Starting Soon)
Every police officer in NCD — from the Metropolitan Superintendent down to the last Constable — has been instructed to make 5 arrests every month starting with traffic offences, Metsupt Simatab said.
He said under the new Road Traffic Act, the bail for each traffic offence is K500. He said if one offender is caught and charged with 10 traffic offences, the bail will be K5,000. He said that is final with no excuses.
He said this a the final warning and police officers are not here to talk anymore. He said they are here to act. He said if you break the law, you will face the consequences.
“To every driver, respect the road. Respect other people’s lives. Drive responsibly.
Let’s work together to make our roads safer, cleaner, and less congested for everyone — especially our school children, working mothers, and elderly citizens, Metsupt Simatab said.
