THE Zambia Police service has warned the public using
vehicles during processions such as weddings and funerals to follow road
traffic rules and regulations.
Zambia Police public relations officer Charity Munganga
Chanda said bridal parties should desist from the culture of sitting on car
windows, standing up through sunroofs as it makes drivers not to be in full
control of the vehicles.
Ms Chanda added that, “Members of the public are being
reminded that there is no law in this country which exempts people from
committing offences simply because they are celebrating or conducting a
procession. It is therefore an offence for people not to obey traffic rules and
regulations during any procession including weddings and funerals. It is not
only an offence but also endangers the lives of other road users.”
The police have also urged drivers that it is also the duty
of the drivers of vehicles ferrying such passengers to make sure that they
conduct themselves within the provisions of the law failure to which such a
driver will be charged accordingly.
Police officers throughout the country will be on the
look-out for motor vehicles with such passengers in order to bring sanity to
our roads and protect peoples’ lives and property.
