THE Party may be over for most people who travelled to Livingstone this past weekend, however some will have to prepare their transport to ‘go back to sender,’ like pentecostal prayers, in order to answer to the charges of drunk driving.
Following the long weekend that had the country buzzing as all roads led to Zambia’s Tourism Capital, Livingstone for the Mosi Day of Thunder, the watchful eyes of the Road, Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) managed to fish out 20 drivers who driving under the influence of alcohol.
And since most of the offenders weren’t from Livingstone, and we’re not fined, they will have to return to the city for a court hearing.
The agency was fully equipped this past weekend setting bait with their fancy speed cameras to ensure road safety as they anticipated an increase in drunk driving due to the festival’s popularity.
The Mosi Day of Thunder attracts large crowds, and past events have seen a rise in drunk driving incidents.
Speaking during the mounting of speed cameras on the Lusaka – Livingstone road, RTSA Public Relations Manager, Mukela Mangolwa said majority of the motorists charged were not from Livingstone and were not fined.
But he said the offenders have to appear before the Fast Track Court on Thursday.
“A number of them were from out of town but we have stack our guns, they have to come back to Livingstone to go through the court process,” revealed Mangolwa.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, April 30, 2024
