Police nab 300 unlicensed drivers in Greater Gaborone
Monday, March 18, 2024 | 370 Views |
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.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...