Police nab 300 unlicensed drivers in Greater Gaborone

Police,Transport and SSGs in a road block PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Police,Transport and SSGs in a road block PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Police say they charged 300 individuals for driving without licences during a recent week-long operation in the Greater Gaborone.

This is despite efforts to improve traffic law enforcement in the region. Divisional Traffic Officer for South Central, Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba expressed concern over the high number of offences recorded within a short period.

He said most offenders, aged between 18 and 35, drive either their parents' or their vehicles. Matlhaba noted that many young people choose to drive without licences, despite the availability of licencing services. He noted that they are unbothered they are breaking the law.

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