The Government has called on the police to strictly enforce laws against motorists who use mobile phones while driving, in a bid to reduce preventable road accidents.
The appeal follows a road safety workshop held in Harare last week by the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), in partnership with the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe. The event ran under the theme “Don’t phone, text and drive.”
Addressing participants, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Joshua Sacco warned that texting or using a mobile phone while driving poses serious and potentially fatal risks. Said Sacco:
“Distracted driving encompasses any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking on the phone, eating, or even adjusting the radio.
“Of the various forms of distraction mentioned above, texting is the most alarming form, as it combines visual, manual and cognitive distractions.
“When you look down to text, you are not merely taking your eyes off the road for a few seconds; you are risking everything.
“Even with our improvements in road infrastructure, we witness tragic crashes caused by drivers who are not fully focused on the road, often due to mobile devices.
“This issue affects not only those involved, but also their families and communities.”
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