ZRP Urges Lawmakers to Ban Night Travel for Public...

ZRP Urges Lawmakers to Ban Night Travel for Public Transport

Zim Now Writer

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has renewed calls for legislation to restrict night-time travel by public service vehicles following a tragic road traffic accident that claimed the lives of four family members, including three children, along the Karoi-Binga Road.

Speaking at a road safety awareness campaign in Harare on Tuesday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi stressed the urgent need for a legal framework to regulate night driving, citing poor visibility and dangerous road conditions—especially during the cold season—as major contributors to road fatalities.

“We have consistently urged motorists to avoid night travel,” said Nyathi. “Unfortunately, we currently do not have laws in place to regulate or restrict night-time driving for public transport vehicles. We strongly urge Parliament to take action.”

The campaign, themed “Be Road Safe Zimbabwe 2025”, aims to promote responsible driving habits and reduce carnage on the country’s roads.

Nyathi’s remarks followed a horrific head-on collision that occurred around 6:30 PM on Sunday at the 25-kilometre peg along the Karoi-Binga Road. A Ford Ranger, carrying seven passengers, collided with a Honda Fit overloaded with 12 passengers, resulting in four fatalities from the same family and leaving 15 others seriously injured. The injured were rushed to Karoi District Hospital for emergency treatment.

The ZRP says the accident underscores the dangers of travelling at night, especially under poor weather and road conditions.

As authorities continue to raise alarm over growing road carnage, pressure is mounting for lawmakers to introduce restrictions that could help save lives on Zimbabwe’s highways.