The new National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab urged the public to follow simple phases to eliminate the concerning issue of congested roads, due to the high number defective and unroadworthy vehicles. On behalf of the NCD Metropolitan Police Command, Met Supt. Simatab emphasised this concern on Tuesday 03rd June 2025, cautioning all private and business vehicle owners, including Taxi and PMV operators about the growing danger and disorder on the city roads. Met Supt. Simatab stressed the ignorance of many people of basic road safety rules and must stop, as it encourages crowded streets and freeways due too many faulty vehicles causing traffic jams and putting lives at risk. “We are giving this public notice to allow all drivers and vehicle owners to fix your vehicles or remove them from the road before the police take action.” “The following are the Phases that we will follow:” Phase One: Awareness and Warning (Tuesday 03rd 2025.) to all vehicle owners of all commercial trades. All vehicle owners are advised to check their cars, PMVs, and taxis for any fault that violated traffic rules (defective, no brakes, no lights, no registration, or not roadworthy) and take it off the road immediately. This is your chance to fix it before police enforcement begins. Phase Two: Arrest and Penalties (Starting Soon) Every police officer in NCD — from the Metropolitan Superintendent down to the last Constable — has been instructed to make 5 arrests every month starting with traffic offences. According to the new Road Traffic Act, the bail for each traffic offence is K500. Meanwhile, he said if an offender is caught and charged with 10 traffic violations, the bail will be K5,000. Furthermore, he added that police are not here to talk anymore but act. He said this is the final warning and there will be no excuses once caught breaking the law, you will face the consequences. “To every driver, respect the road. Respect other people’s lives. Drive responsibly.” “Let’s work together to make our roads safer, cleaner, and less congested for everyone — especially our school children, working mothers, and elderly citizens.”