Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
Zambia Police Service National Road Safety Coordinator, Yoram Phiri has noted with concern the influx of unregistered motorbikes in most rural areas of Zambia.
Mr. Phiri says having conducted a survey in Chipili district, majority of the motorbikes are not registered, a situation which is a recipe for disaster as it is very hard to trace them in case of illegalities.
He has told Q-news that most of the riders are also not licensed and carry a lot of people on their motorbikes which is a danger to people’s lives.
Mr. Phiri says a motorbike is supposed to carry only the rider and one passenger, but that as many as three passengers are being carried one bike at a goal in Chipili without wearing safety helmets.