RTSA warns against lawlessness during Kuomboka Ceremony

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) is urging all motorists to exercise caution and follow all road rules and regulations before, during and after the Kuomboka ceremony of the Lozi people of Western province to avoid road crashes.

The Lozi people of Western province will this weekend on Saturday, April 8, 2017 celebrate the colourful Kuomboka ceremony.

“Being one of the major ceremonies in Zambia, the Kuomboka ceremony attracts people from all walks of life and all corners of the country which will result in a lot of traffic and therefore posing a challenge to road safety,” RTSA public relations manager Frederick Mubanga said in a statement. “As RTSA we wish to warn all motorists that we shall not condone lawlessness on the road such as drunk driving, over speeding and reckless driving among others. All road users must ensure that they follow all traffic rules.”

Mubanga says the agency  will conduct highway patrols to ensure that no driver violates traffic regulations with impunity, adding that RTSA and Zambia Police traffic officers will be present to ensure all road rules and regulations are obeyed by all road users.

He has since advised embers of the public to follow all instructions given by traffic officers to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and safety for all.