THE ROLE OF TRAFFIC POLICE DEPARTMENT Prevention of road accidents. Investigation of road accidents and maintenance of data. Provision of free flow of traffic along the roads/escorts of VIPs. Enforcement of bill traffic laws and regulations Apprehension/prosecution of traffic offenders. Creation of road safety awareness to the public through the media, lectures in schools/institutions and public places. Collection of accident statistics/data including research/planning countrywide. Offering information concerning traffic matters to the press/media and the public in general. Enforce the axle – load regulations in conjunction with Ministry of Public Works at the weighbridges Carrying out Annual inspections of all Public service vehicles, commercial and private vehicles prior to licensing or registration. Inspection and certification of road worthiness of vehicles on the road Inspection of accident vehicles to ascertain/determine the pre accident defects. Testing of drivers and issuances of certificate of competence. Monitoring the movement of Government vehicles. Recruitment, training and deployment of Traffic Police officers. Any other traffic matters as may be directed from time to time UNITS UNDER TRAFFIC POLICE DEPARTMENT (i) Government Vehicles Check Unit (ii) Driving Test Unit (iii) Highway Patrol Unit (iv) Axle – Load Enforcement Unit (v) Motor Vehicle Inspection Branch (vi) Road Safety Section (vii) Traffic training Centre
