By Charmaine Kwenda
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is calling on all motorcyclists to comply strictly with road rules and regulations following a noted increase in violations across the country.
The police have observed riders operating unregistered motorcycles, lacking proper protective gear, and engaging in dangerous and reckless conduct.
According to the (ZRP) statement issued on 14 January 2026, motorcycles are breaking the laws which include ignoring road signs, excessive speeding, improper overtaking and carrying more than one passenger posing a serious risk to the safety of all road users.
Motorcycles are reminded that the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11] and it’s associated regulations require both the rider and passenger to wear approved protective helmets all the times when operating or riding on a motocycle regardless of where the area is rural, farming, peri urban or urban.
Riders operating unregistered motorcycles on a learner’s licence or other drivers license other than Category A (class three), are further reminded that the protective helmet must be clearly inscribed with a red letter “L” at the back, in adddition to the motorcycle displaying the prescribed L-plates as required by the law.
ZRP has emphasized that a motorcycle is only permitted to carry one passanger who must be properly seated and wearing a protective helmets.
Above all, motorcycles must be properly registered and licenced, any deviation from these requirements constitutes a traffic offence and attracts penalties in terms of the law.
The (ZRP) will continue to intensify traffic enforcement operations countrywide to curb lawlessness and promote road safety.
Motorcyclists and all roads users are urged to adhere to road rules and regulations, cooperate with law enforcement officers and prioritise their safety and that of other road users all the times.