The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Tuesday issued a statement advising motorists that all vehicles moving on the roads without number plates will be impounded.
This follows another statement on September 8th in which the police warned that vehicles without number plates will be seized.
In the latest statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said the Transport Ministry said it has adequate stocks of number plates and motorists are unwilling to acquire them.
Below is the statement in full:
UPDATE ON POLICE WARNING ON VEHICLES WITH NO REGISTRATION PLATES
Reference is made to the statement issued on 8th September 2020 with regards to vehicles moving around without number plates.
The Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure has formally advised the police that there are adequate stocks of number plates but motorists are reluctant to acquire them, thereby posing a security risk on the roads.
In this regard, the police will impound all vehicles moving on the roads without number plates.
There is no justification for any motorist to drive vehicles on the road without number plates.
Motorists are urged to cooperate and if there are any challenges, they should approach the relevant authorities.
Police Commanders have been directed to ensure that only vehicles with number plates are allowed passage at roadblocks, checkpoints and other security points.
Members of the public should take this warning seriously and contribute towards the maintenance of law and order on the roads.
[NYATHI. P] Assistant Commissioner Senior Staff Officer [Press, Public and International Relations]
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lets take videos of these vehicles without number plates, that seem to pass through roadblocks 24/7 without any problem … !!!!
videos guys, take videos of these cars with no plates that seem to move through roadblocks without any problem..
Do you know how hectic it is just to get a number plate? Do you know the process? We appeal that the taking of number plates be given back to ZIMRA. Kindly consider our appeal.
Unadulterated incompetence! Not that anything else can, or should, be expected….