Vehicle Registration and Licencing Act [Chapter 13:14]
| SECTION | OFFENCE/CHARGE | LEVEL | AMOUNT (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| c.s 6(1)a.r.w (2) | Fail to register Motor Vehicle | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 6(1) | Fail to register Trailer | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 10 | Fail to display registration mark and number in a prescribed manner | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 11(1) | Fail to register permanent removal of vehicle from road within 14 days | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 13 | Previous owner fail to notify the registering officer within14 days upon sale or change of ownership of a registered vehicle | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 13 | Previous owner fail to deliver a registration book and/ or Current Vehicle Licence to new owner upon sale of vehicle | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 14(1) | New owner fail to register change of ownership within 14 days | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 15(2) | Second hand car dealer fail to render monthly returns to registering officer | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 16(1) | Owner fail to register change of permanent address within 14 days | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 17(1) | Owner fail to register permanent change of particulars relating to a registered vehicle within 14 days | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 20(1) a.r.w (1a) | Fail to display Temporary Identification Card in a manner prescribed | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 22(1) | No Current Vehicle Licence [All motor vehicles, trailers or motor cycles] | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 29 | Fail to display Current Vehicle Licence or Temporary Licence in a prescribed manner | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 41(1) | Owner fail to register in Zimbabwe a vehicle registered outside Zimbabwe within 30 days of becoming a permanent resident | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 42(6) | Fail to display garage plates in a prescribed manner | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 44(2)(e) | Use licence issued to another vehicle | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 46(1)a.r.w (2) | Fail to produce documents (Registration Book) to authorized Police Officer within 7 days of request | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 48 a.r.w s.45 | Refuse or give misleading, false or inaccurate information re cc of motor cycle engine | 3 | 30 |
Note: Any contravention of section 44 of any offence involving forgery of vehicle papers of licence to be prosecuted in court.
S.I. 427/99: Vehicle Registration and Licensing Regulations, 1999
| SECTION | OFFENCE/CHARGE | LEVEL | AMOUNT (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| c.s 11(2) | No front registration plate (except in the case of a motor cycle or trailer, or vehicle being used for Mayoral purposes) | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 11(2) | No rear registration plate | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 11(3) | Fail to affix front/rear registration plate by riveting or with metal nuts bolts | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 11(4)(b) | Fail to display a third plate in a manner prescribed by law (i.e. self-adhesive lamina/ on front windscreen, side or quarter glass) | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 11(4)(c) | Fail to display a third plate in a waterproof holder (trailer/motor cycle) | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 13(1) | Display registration plates of incorrect colour | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 16(1)(a) | Registration plate bears unauthorized letters, figures or symbols | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 16(1)(b) | Driving a vehicle without registration plates/ third plate affixed and clearly displayed | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 16(1)(c) | Displaying a registration plate(s) other than allocated to it by a registering officer | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 17 | Obscured/illegible registration plate(s) [not temporary cause] | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 19(1) | Make unauthorized entry or alteration in the Registration Book | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 22(2) | Fail to display Temporary Identification Card in a prescribed manner | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 22(3) | Fail to adhere to the route specified on the Temporary Identification Card | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 22(4) | Fail to surrender the expired Temporary Identification Card to the registering officer | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 23 | Fail to display and maintain licence or temporary licence in a prescribed manner | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 24 | Fail to carry a licence or temporary licence in a conspicuous position in a waterproof holder | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 34(2)(b) | Use garage licence plates on a vehicle which is not in possession of the licensee in the normal course of business | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 34(2)(c) | Use garage licence plates on a vehicle used for hire or reward | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 34(3) | Allow person other than the licensee to use garage licence/ plates | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 34(4) | Carrying passengers/goods in a vehicle being used under a garage licence (except for test/trial/demonstration) | 1 | 5 |
Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11] a.r.w Road Traffic Act Amendment No. 3/2000
| SECTION | OFFENCE/CHARGE | LEVEL | AMOUNT (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| c.s 6(1)(a) | Driving a motor vehicle without a valid Driver’s licence | 3 | 30/court |
| c.s 7(1)(b) | Driving a construction vehicle, heavy vehicle or PSV other than an omnibus or commuter omnibus whilst under the age of 18 years | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 7(1)a.r.w sec 4(c) of amend. No. 3/2000 | Driving an omnibus or commuter omnibus whilst under the age of 25 years | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 5 of RTA amend. No. 3/2000 | Driving a commuter omnibus or heavy vehicle that is a P.S.V whilst over the age of 70 years | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 8(a)(i) | Holder of a tractor drivers permit drive a tractor without the permit on his person | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 8(a)(ii) | Holder of a tractor drivers permit drive a tractor outside the area of the farm or registered mining location specified in the permit | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 8(a)(iii) | Holder of a tractor drivers permit drive a tractor within the urban area under the jurisdiction of a local authority or within such other area as may be prescribed | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 9(6)(a) | Holder of a leaners licence drive without supervision | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 9(6)(b) | Holder of a leaners licence drive when supervisor cannot control the steering | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 9(7) | Holder of a leaners licence carry passengers on motor cycle or a vehicle which has only one seat which is provided for the driver (e.g. a tractor) | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 9(8)(a) | Holder of a leaners licence drive a P.S.V carrying passenger for hire or reward | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 9(8)(b) | Holder of a leaners licence drive without displaying “L” plates | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 9(8)(b) | Holder of a leaners licence drive whilst displaying “L” plates of incorrect shape, size or colour (each) (Size: 150mm sq. “L” should be 100mm x 90mm with 40mm width). | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 9(9)a.r.w. (10) | Licensed driver drive whilst displaying “L” plates | 1 | Caution |
| c.s 13(4)(a)-(b)(ii) | Driving an omnibus or P.S.V when licence not endorsed medically fit | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 22(1) a.r.w (5) | Using a motor vehicle or trailer without a 3rd party insurance | 2 | 15 |
| c.s38B(1) a.r.w (2) | Driving a P.S.V which has no-fault insurance cover | 3 | 30 |
| c.s38D(1) a.r.w (2) | Fail to display proof of insurance on P.S.V | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 48(1)(a) | Give false information when applying for a drivers licence | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 48(1)(b) | Permitting or employing unlicensed driver to drive | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 48(1)(c) | Holder of a licence, allows the licence to be used by any other person | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 67(1)(a)a.r.w.(2) | Fail to produce driver’s licence for endorsement within 7 days after conviction (Licence must be produced at the time of accepting the deposit fine) | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 68(1)a.r.w. (2) | Fail to produce the certificate of insurance within 7 days | 1 | 5 |
| c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(i) | Fail to stop after serious/fatal accident | 3 | Court |
| c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(i) | Fail to stop after minor accident | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(ii) | Fail to ascertain whether a person has been injured/killed | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(iii) | Fail to render assistance to an injured person | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(iv) | Fail to take reasonable steps to guard the corpse | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(v) | Refuse or fail to supply name and address after minor accident | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 70(5) | Fail to report an accident within 24 hours of occurrence (not having supplied name and address to the other party) | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 72(1) or (3) | Fail to comply with lawful instructions given by a police officer | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 73(2) | Use motor vehicle in contravening R.T. 16 conditions | 3 | 30 |
| c.s 73(4) | Fail to produce the registration book/ certificate of fitness/ licence within 7 days after demand | 2 | 15 |
| c.s 74(i)(a) a.r.w. (2) | Fail to produce driver’s licence to Police | 1 | 5 |