ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE – PUBLIC RELATIONS – ROAD BLOCKS

The National complaints line is (04) 703631 (24 HOUR Service)

If you feel that while you are being questioned or searched at a roadblock, the details involved have harassed you, hinted for bribes, or been generally aggressive, you are advised to contact the ZRP Officers listed below.

The intention is for all ZRP details to have their rank, name and numbers on their uniforms but with current constraints this is not always possible. Each Police Officer has a force number which should be given out if requested.

It should be noted that there are NO SUCH THING AS SPOT FINES, without an OFFICIAL RECEIPT, which is Form Z69 (j) Admission of Guilt. Many Road Blocks carry Z69 (j) for the convenience of the public. Should it be inconvenient to pay immediately a “ticket” on Form 265 for payment at a Police Station within 7 days should be requested. Failure to report to a Police Station within 7 days once Form 265 is issued and will lead to prosecution.

Superintendent PHIRI: - Public Relations

Superintendent NCUBE: - 0772 719 730 or 0712 769 768

Superintendent KANGWARE: - 0712 415 491

Spokesperson Traffic Inspector Chigome: - 0772 965 030

NATIONAL COMPLAINTS LINE: - 24 HOUR Service (04) 703 631









D. SPEEDING OFFENCES

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, CHAPTER 13:11

ALL LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLES (URBAN AND RURAL)



c.s. 50(1) 1 to 5 k.p.h in excess of speed limit ……………………… Caution

6 to 15 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit ………………… 5

16 to 25 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit…………………… 10

26 to 35 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit ………………… 15

36 to 50 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit ………………… 20

Over 50 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit……………… Court



HEAVY VEHICLES TO WHICH RESTRICTIVE SPEED LIMITS APPLY (URBAN AND RURAL)



1 to 5 k.p.h in excess of speed limit ……………………… Caution

6 to 15 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit ………………… 5

16 to 25 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit…………………… 10

26 to 35 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit ………………… 15

36 to 50 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit ………………… 20

Over 50 k.p.h. in excess of speed limit……………… Court







E. PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OFFENCES



Note: - Where an accused has failed to produce the necessary documents on lawful demand, charge “NO DRIVER’S LICENCE OR REGISTRATIN OR INSURANCE”, alternatively FAIL TO PRODUCE. The legislation provides that the accused has seven days in which to produce the documents in each case. In each instance, the accused must produce the required document if he is in possession of it, before the deposit is accepted



PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENT OFFENCES

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, CHAPTER 13:11



c.s 74(1)(a) a.r.w. (2) Fail to produce driver’s license to Police ………………. 5

c.s 48(2) Fail to produce driver’s license endorsement

within 7 days after conviction ………… 20

c.s 68(1) a.r.w. (2) Fail to produce insurance ……………………….……..… 5

c.s 73(4) Fail to produce registration book to V.I.D. ………..……. 10



F. MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS

OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, CHAPTER 13:11

(For ease of reference)



c.s 55(2) Drive whilst under the influence of alcohol

c.s 53(2) Drive in a reckless manner

c.s Negligent driving

c.s 51(1) Drive without due care and attention

c.s 6(1)(a) No driver’s license

c.s 74(3) Fail to produce documents to the police

c.s 48(1)(b) Permit unlicensed driver to drive

c.s 52(1)(b) Drive at dangerous speed

c.s 70(2)(b)(i) a.r.w.(3) Fail to stop after a road accident

c.s 70(2)(b)(ii) a.r.w.(3) Fail to ascertain

c.s 70(2)(b)(iii) a.r.w.(3) Fail to render assistance

c.s 70(2)(b)(iv) a.r.w.(3) Fail to guard

c.s 70(2)(b)(v)(A) arw(3) Fail to exchange names and addresses

c.s 70(5) a.r.w.(3) Fail to report accident to Police

c.s 57(1)(b) Use motor vehicle without owner’s consent

c.s 22(1) No vehicle insurance