From: Sean - Big Sky Supplies sean@bigsky.co.zw
With thanks to the motorists who let us know that the traffic fines being paid differ from Big Sky's Cubbyhole Notes ...
We have has
been advised by ZRP Traffic HQ that an updated Schedule of Deposit Fines has
been issued to Highway Patrol, which revises the Deposit Fines imposed per
offence.
We
understand the revised Schedule is not yet available to stakeholders, and Big
Sky has not seen a copy. However, it is clear this version replaces the
Schedule of Deposit Fines issued in August 2013.
UNCHANGED -
THE MAXIMUM DEPOSIT FINE A POLICE OFFICER CAN LEGALLY IMPOSE IS $20.00 PER
OFFENCE (A LEVEL 3 FINE)
In order
for ZRP personnel to impose and accept payment of a $100.00 deposit fine -
currently Level 4, the law has to be amended. The required changes to the
Criminal Procedures Act of the Finance Act (no 3 of 2009) have NOT been
gazetted.
Please be
aware the Deposit Fines previously listed in Big Sky's Cubbyhole notes
(see www.bigsky.co.zw/cubbyhole-notes)
are now subject to confirmation and have been removed from the notes.
ADVICE
TO
MOTORISTS
:
1) Roadside
fines will range from $5.00 to $20.00.
2) You are
entitled to request to see the current Schedule of Deposit Fines, which every
patrol and roadblock is obliged to carry.
3) Do not
accept a roadside fine above $20.00.
4) There is
no option to pay a Deposit Fine within 7 days. For your convenience we
recommend motorists carry a 'just in case" $20.00 in small notes.
5) Do not
pay bribes and become part of the problem.
6
) Being
patient and courteous will give you the best chance of a fair outcome.
Drive
safely,
The BIG SKY
TEAM
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