Police Warn Drivers Over Hidden and Missing Number Plates
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have issued a warning to motorists regarding the use of obscured or missing vehicle registration plates. Authorities state that such practices hinder investigations into crimes and road traffic accidents.
Why it matters
Enforcement of vehicle identification laws is critical for public safety and the effective administration of justice in traffic-related incidents.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists against driving vehicles without registration plates or with number plates obscured by bull bars and bumpers, saying offenders will face legal action.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the force had noted an increase in vehicles travelling on the country’s roads without visible registration plates, making it difficult for authorities to identify them in cases involving crime or road traffic accidents.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reminds Zimbabweans that it is an offence for any motorist to drive a vehicle which does not display registration plates (number plates) on the country’s roads,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He said the requirement is provided for under the Vehicle Registration and Licensing Act (Chapter 13:14) and the Road Traffic Act (Chapter 13:11), which stipulate that all vehicles operating on public roads must display registration plates.
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