The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police for NCD/Central Command, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi, is pleased with what his police officers and the other agencies have done regarding the awareness of traffic offenses recently.
Acting ACP Turi, while acknowledging the concerns raised by the public about buses going on strike, added that most of the roadworthy buses are operating, while those who think they have violated traffic laws are not on the road because they do not want to be arrested and charged. He said the public must not blame either the enforcement agencies or the bus owners.
“Both parties are doing the right thing to ensure the public enjoys the service they provide. I want to thank the bus owners who have read news articles and other awareness messages regarding the enforcement of traffic laws. We are not stopping you from doing business, but we want you to follow the laws in place so that you will not be afraid of law enforcement officers.
I am also calling on taxi owners, drivers, and other vehicle owners to adhere to this awareness because the enforcement officers will be conducting random stop-and-search operations to arrest and charge traffic offenders. We all want a win-win outcome: you get your vehicles fixed before you are on the road, and I will be satisfied when I see roadworthy vehicles on the road. This is our city, and we must take ownership of it. The same applies to Central Province, Turi said.
Turi also warned buses that are overcharging passengers to stop because they will be charged. He said, “Do your business honestly.”
He mentioned that the impounding yard and the police cells are ready, and the enforcement officers are also prepared for the operation. He stated that the operation will cover any type of vehicle caught committing any traffic offenses.
He expressed that he is pleased with the outcome of the awareness campaign, so it won’t be a problem when the offenders are arrested because they know it is wrong, but they are ignorant.
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