Truck segregation proposal sparks debate as minister blames driver behaviour for road carnage

A proposal to separate heavy trucks from smaller vehicles on Zimbabwe’s roads has sparked debate in the Senate, with government acknowledging the idea’s safety benefits but warning it is currently beyond reach due to funding constraints.

The issue was raised in the Parliament of Zimbabwe Senate by Molly Ndlovu, who expressed concern over the rising number of accidents involving haulage trucks. She suggested that creating dedicated routes for heavy vehicles could help reduce fatalities and limit road damage.

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