In a bid to reduce road accidents in the year 2021, Mangochi Police Traffic section embarked on an intensive traffic check where 10 motorcycles have been impounded for violating road traffic act.
The initiative rolled out on January 10, 2021 at Monkey-Bay road, Bakili Muluzi and Arthur Peter Mutharika Highway.
The team which was led by the Station Traffic Officer, Inspector Rhodes Chitera, manned the said places to ensure that road users are following road safety measures.
The team targeted motorcyclists since most of them are losing their lives due to negligence.
During 2020 festive season, Four motorcyclists were among the eight people who lost their lives in the road accidents which occurred in the district.
The 10 motorcycles have been impounded for offences of uninsured motorcycle, unregistered motorcycle, driving without licence and crush helmet.
The motorcyclists will appear before the court to answer the charges after paperwork is completed.
The Station will continue with the initiative which will also target motorists in order to bring sanity in the roads of the lake shore district.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
E-mail:mamateps1152@gmail.com