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\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The Zimbabwe Republic Police<\/strong>\u00a0has noted a significant increase in the use of motorcycles in both urban and rural setups, with some riders operating unregistered motorcycles, riding without protective helmets and in certain instances moving around without valid driver\u2019s licences or learner\u2019s licences, while carrying more than one passenger.<\/p>\n

The Police have also observed poor riding conduct by some motorcyclists, including ignoring road signs and signals, reckless and dangerous riding, excessive speed, improper overtaking, riding against the flow of traffic and weaving through moving vehicles. This conduct poses a serious risk to the safety of the rider, passengers, pedestrians and other road users.<\/p>\n

Motorcyclists are reminded that the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11]<\/strong>\u00a0and its associated regulations require both the rider and passenger to wear approved protective helmets at all times when operating or riding on a motorcycle, regardless of whether the area is rural, farming, peri-urban or urban.<\/p>\n

Riders operating motorcycles on a learner\u2019s license or other driver’s licenses other than Category A (class three), are further reminded that the protective helmet must be clearly inscribed with a red letter \u201cL\u201d at the back, in addition to the motorcycle displaying the prescribed L-plates, as required by law.<\/p>\n

The Police emphasise that a motorcycle is only permitted to carry one passenger, who must be properly seated and wearing a protective helmet.<\/p>\n

Above all, motorcycles must be properly registered and licensed. Any deviation from these requirements constitutes a traffic offence and attracts penalties in terms of the law.<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police <\/strong>will continue to intensify traffic enforcement operations countrywide to curb lawlessness and promote road safety. Motorcyclists and all road users are urged to adhere to road rules and regulations, cooperate with law enforcement officers and prioritize their safety and that of other road users at all times.<\/p>\n

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(NYATHI. P)<\/strong>\u00a0Commissioner<\/p>\n

Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)<\/strong><\/p>\n

to the Commissioner-General of Police<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police General Headquarters<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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