Roads and Road Traffic Act (Chapter 464)
ZambiaAct of Parliament2002No. Chapter 464
This Act has been repealed.It was replaced by the Road Traffic Act, 2002 and the Public Roads Act, 2002. Read this one for the law as it stood, not as it is now.
The Roads and Road Traffic Act (Chapter 464) is an Act of the Parliament of Zambia enacted in 2002. It contains 270 sections. Read its sections below, or ask Levy any question about the Roads and Road Traffic Act (Chapter 464) and get an answer grounded in the Act with citations.
Sections of the Roads and Road Traffic Act (Chapter 464)
- S. 1These Regulations may be cited as the Roads and Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Title
- S. 2In addition, every motor vehicle, or trailer, and its equipment shall conform to the provisions of Annex 6 and the
- S. 3In respect of all roads in the Schedule bearing the prefix "D" the Director of Appointment of
- S. 4Section 4
- S. 5D riving test
- S. 6Keep a copy of this application. If you subsequently apply for a variation of your road service licence you will have
- S. 7I nternational distinguishing mark for Zambia
- S. 8The nature of the danger of which advance warning is intended to be given by a Class A
- S. 9The minimum dimensions, shape and proportions of all signs in Class A and all Class A
- S. 10(1) All signs in Class A shall be erected or displayed on that side of the road Class A signs-position
- S. 11Where a sign in Class A is supported on a post or posts specially erected for Class A signs-colours
- S. 12The following signs in Class A need not comply with the provisions of Class A
- S. 13The signs which fall under Class B and the instructions which they shall Class B-regulatory
- S. 14The purpose of Class B traffic signs is to convey a definite instruction that the Class B signs-purpose
- S. 15The distinguishing mark for a Class B regulatory sign, which shall form part of Class B
- S. 16Section 16
- S. 17C onditions to be fulfilled by visiting motor vehicles under the 1926 Convention
- S. 18C lass B signs-position and display
- S. 19P enalties
- S. 20C lass B signs-exceptions
- S. 21(1) The form of token to be provided to the owner of a vehicle other than a Position of licence and
- S. 22C lass C signs-purpose
- S. 23Signs in Class C shall be rectangular in shape and of sufficient size to show Class C
- S. 24P owers of highway authority to control traffic
- S. 25F arm vehicle licences
- S. 26(1) Every motor vehicle, other than a construction vehicle, shall be equipped Warning device
- S. 27(1) In every vehicle to which this regulation applies, a step or steps shall be Steps and stairs
- S. 28The purpose of robots is to direct road users by means of light signals to take Robots-purpose
- S. 29(1) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped internally or externally or both Mirrors
- S. 30R obots-visibility
- S. 31E mergency exits
- S. 32A ccess to exits
- S. 33(1) Every motor vehicle, other than a construction vehicle, which has the Signalling devices
- S. 34R obots-light sequence
- S. 35S eats
- S. 36In every vehicle to which this regulation applies- Guards at windows
- S. 37F lashing lights-purpose
- S. 38The following markings shall fall under Class E: Class E-carriageway
- S. 39In every vehicle to which this regulation applies, there shall be for the comfort Ventilation and
- S. 40Luggage racks in every vehicle to which this regulation applies shall be so Luggage racks
- S. 41Every vehicle to which this regulation applies shall comply with the following Driver's
- S. 42Every vehicle to which this regulation applies shall comply with the following Requirements for
- S. 43G eneral requirements concerning reflectors
- S. 44R eflective "T" to be fitted on trailers
- S. 45C ombined lamps and reflectors
- S. 46(1) Every vehicle other than a bicycle, tricycle or motor cycle shall be equipped Warning devices
- S. 47W heels and tyres
- S. 48B ackward propulsion
- S. 49M otor vehicle drawing other vehicles
- S. 50(1) Subject to the provisions of regulations 9 (3), 10 and 11, no vehicle shall be Projecting loads and
- S. 51No load shall be carried on the roof of a double-decked motor vehicle. Load on roof of
- S. 52(1) Every motor vehicle or trailer used for conveyance of persons shall be so Safety of persons
- S. 53No person shall use or permit to be used any motor vehicle or trailer which- Prohibition of
- S. 54G eneral requirements for bicycles
- S. 55(1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation- Lamps and reflectors
- S. 56N ature of characters on traffic signs
- S. 57F itting of reflex reflectors to traffic signs
- S. 58P ermissible variations of dimensions of traffic signs and of letters and numerals
- S. 59D imensions of symbols in First Schedule
- S. 60V acancies
- S. 61Four members of a road board including the chairman shall form a quorum Quorum
- S. 62F unctions of road boards
- S. 63(1) No member of a road board shall vote upon or in his capacity as a member Interest of members
- S. 64A ppointment of Road Traffic Commissioner and other officers
- S. 65M otor vehicle and trailer registers
- S. 66R egistration of motor vehicles and trailers
- S. 67C hange of ownership
- S. 68P osition of registered owner who is not absolute owner
- S. 69F urnishing evidence of weights and dimensions of motor vehicle or trailer
- S. 70Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in section sixty-six, it shall Previous registration
- S. 71T emporary registration cards
- S. 72D etails required
- S. 73P articulars to be endorsed on application form
- S. 74M otor vehicle or trailer deemed to be registered, etc.
- S. 75S pecial examination of motor vehicles and trailers
- S. 76T ests of satisfactory condition of motor vehicles and trailers
- S. 77O bligatory test certificates
- S. 78P rovisions not applicable to vehicles to which Part XI applies
- S. 79D estruction or permanent removal of motor vehicles or trailers from Zambia
- S. 80E xemptions from need for registration
- S. 81R egistration marks
- S. 82O ffences in connection with registration marks
- S. 83V ehicles to be licensed
- S. 84F orm of licence
- S. 85Every vehicle licence, not being a licence for a motor vehicle or trailer, shall be Duration of licence
- S. 86The owner of a vehicle, not being a motor vehicle or trailer, to whom a vehicle Owner paying tax to
- S. 87T ransfer of licence of vehicle other than motor vehicle or trailer
- S. 88A pplication for licence
- S. 89I ssue of licences
- S. 90C onditions to be satisfied before issue of licence
- S. 91(1) Where the holder of a motor vehicle or trailer licence desires to use the Alteration in conditions
- S. 92S uspension or refusal of licences
- S. 93D uplicate motor vehicle and trailer licences
- S. 94D uration of licence
- S. 95T axes
- S. 96All taxes collected under the provisions of section ninety-five shall be paid into Disposal of taxes
- S. 97L icence to be carried on motor vehicle or trailer
- S. 98P enalty for affixing false licence or token
- S. 99M otor dealer's vehicle licence
- S. 100U se of motor dealer's vehicle licence
- S. 101The licensing officer shall assign sufficient identification numbers and, if it is Motor dealer's
- S. 102A motor dealer's vehicle licence shall continue in force from the date of the Duration of motor
- S. 103F ee for motor dealer's vehicle licence
- S. 104Where the holder of a motor dealer's vehicle licence is convicted before any Cancellation of motor
- S. 105M otor dealer's vehicle licence not to be misused
- S. 106F arm vehicle licences
- S. 107C ontract cars
- S. 108Section 108
- S. 109(1) The provisions of this Part shall not apply to- Provisions of Part VI
- S. 110(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a road unless he is the holder of a Necessity to hold
- S. 111A pplication for issue of driving licence
- S. 112D riving tests
- S. 113(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in section one hundred Provisional driving
- S. 114P hysical fitness
- S. 115C lasses of motor vehicle
- S. 116A ge of driver
- S. 117D riving test fees
- S. 118F orm and duration of licences
- S. 119F ees for licences
- S. 120R evocation, etc., of driving licences
- S. 121A ppeals
- S. 122P owers of court
- S. 123A person whose licence by virtue of an order of a court is suspended or Right of appeal
- S. 124P roduction of driving licence for endorsement
- S. 125S uspended licence to be of no effect
- S. 126A pplication for removal of disqualification
- S. 127Where as a result of any order passed prior to the commencement of this Act Removal of
- S. 128If any person who under the provisions of this Act is disqualified from holding Fraudulent application
- S. 129On the issue of a new driving licence to any person, the particulars endorsed Particulars of
- S. 130If any person whose driving licence or its equivalent has been ordered to be Applying for licence
- S. 131I ssue of new licence free from endorsement
- S. 132Where as a result of any order passed prior to the commencement of this Act Removal of
- S. 133U sers of motor vehicles to be insured against third party risks
- S. 134A person charged with using a motor vehicle or trailer in contravention of Saving in respect of
- S. 135R equirements in respect of policies of insurance
- S. 136R equirements in respect of securities
- S. 137(1) Any person having a claim against a person insured in respect of any Right of injured party
- S. 138C ertain conditions in policy to be of no effect
- S. 139A voidance of contracts so far as restrictive of liability in respect of death of or
- S. 140H ospital expenses
- S. 141D ocumentary proof of existence of insurance policy
- S. 142P roduction of certificate of insurance
- S. 143Any customs officer may refuse to permit entry into Zambia by road of any Customs officer may
- S. 144M aking false statements
- S. 145C ertificate of insurance or security to be produced before issue of licence
- S. 146D uty of insurer when policy is cancelled, etc.
- S. 147(1) There shall be established a Road Transport Panel which shall consist of Road Transport Panel
- S. 148(1) Subject to the provisions of sections one hundred and fifty-five and one Public sittings
- S. 149(1) No person shall use or cause or permit to be used on a road any vehicle as Use of vehicles as
- S. 150(1) Subject to the provisions of Part XII, no person shall use or cause or permit Vehicles standing or
- S. 151(1) Subject to the provisions of Part XII, no person shall use or cause or permit Terms, etc., of road
- S. 152(1) The person required to hold a road service licence in respect of a public By whom road service
- S. 153(1) It shall be the duty of the holder of a road service licence, on any material Notice to be given to
- S. 154A uthorised vehicles not to be changed without permission except in emergency
- S. 155(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commissioner may grant to Road service licences
- S. 156S hort-term licences
- S. 157E xtension of validity of licences
- S. 158(1) The Minister shall appoint a Road Service Appeal Tribunal consisting of a Road Service Appeal
- S. 159No action shall be brought against the chairman of the Tribunal or against the Protection of chairman
- S. 160(1) It shall be the duty of any person carrying on the business of operating Records and returns
- S. 161N umber of passengers: weights of public service vehicles
- S. 163D river of public service vehicle to wear badge
- S. 164D rivers of public service vehicles-restriction on supply and consumption of
- S. 165T ickets and fares
- S. 166A pplication of Part XI
- S. 167C ertificates of fitness
- S. 168F orm and display of certificate of fitness
- S. 169P eriod of validity
- S. 170(1) Where a vehicle examiner on examining a vehicle or trailer under the Defects
- S. 171Any licensing officer in whose district a vehicle or trailer to which this Part Examination on
- S. 172I nspection by road traffic inspector
- S. 173E xamination by other examiners
- S. 174A ppeals
- S. 175P rescribed fees
- S. 176E xemptions
- S. 177O ffences
- S. 178P ower to grant concessions
- S. 179P articulars to be given to Commissioner
- S. 180R estrictions on other operators
- S. 181(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section one hundred and eighty, any Saving for existing
- S. 182R evocation of road service licence held by existing operator
- S. 183T ermini of non-concession routes
- S. 184D uty of concession holder to provide services
- S. 185P rescribed fees
- S. 186P owers of Commissioner
- S. 187S aving for mails, parcels and luggage
- S. 188T hrough running agreements
- S. 189U ndertaking at disposal of Government in emergency
- S. 190E xpiration of concession
- S. 191D etermination of concession by legislation
- S. 192S peed limits
- S. 193R oad racing
- S. 194E xemption of fire engines, etc., from speed limits
- S. 195C areless driving
- S. 196R eckless or dangerous driving
- S. 197B eing in charge of motor vehicle when under influence of drink or drugs
- S. 198D riving when under influence of drink or drugs
- S. 199C ausing death by reckless or dangerous driving of motor vehicles
- S. 200W arning to be given before prosecution
- S. 202L oads to be secure
- S. 203V ehicles to give way to all locomotives at railway crossings
- S. 204T ravelling backwards
- S. 205S ound warnings
- S. 206P osition of driver
- S. 207L imitation of number of occupants of motor vehicles
- S. 208T raffic signs and signals to be obeyed
- S. 209S topping of vehicles at school crossings
- S. 210F ailure of driver of motor vehicle to render assistance to injured person
- S. 211D uty to stop in case of accident
- S. 212(1) In addition to any other powers conferred by this Act, any police officer or Additional powers of
- S. 214O bstruction of roadway by vehicles
- S. 215D isabled vehicles
- S. 216(1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the Removal of vehicles
- S. 217(1) Any person leaving a motor vehicle unattended on a road shall, before Engine to be stopped
- S. 218(1) No person shall open any door of any motor vehicle or trailer on or near a Opening doors of
- S. 219(1) No driver of a motor vehicle shall use a cut-out or otherwise permit the Silencer
- S. 220D ischarge of oil and smoke
- S. 221F illing petrol, etc.
- S. 222P rohibition of sale of vehicles in a condition not complying with regulations as
- S. 223P rohibition of use of vehicles not complying with regulations as to construction,
- S. 224P illion riding on motor cycle
- S. 225A pplication to pedal cyclists of provisions relating to certain driving offences
- S. 226B rakes, etc., on bicycles and tricycles
- S. 227E xcessive loads on two-wheeled vehicles
- S. 228(1) If any person throws any article at any vehicle on any road or at any person Throwing articles at or
- S. 229(1) Any person who without the knowledge or consent of the owner of a Interference with
- S. 230Any person, other than a road traffic inspector in uniform or police officer Placing of handbill,
- S. 231(1) No person shall permit any person to ride, and no person shall ride, on the Unauthorised use of
- S. 232If any person without lawful authority or reasonable cause takes or retains Taking hold of or
- S. 233(1) Any person who for any purpose places or causes to be placed any rope, Stretching rope, etc.,
- S. 234(1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), no person shall leave or permit Liability for animals on
- S. 235(1) Where a road traffic inspector in uniform or police officer in uniform is for Duty of pedestrians to
- S. 236(1) Any road traffic inspector in uniform or police officer who, if not in uniform, Registration book and
- S. 237(1) Where any police officer has reason to believe that an offence in Duty to give
- S. 242C ontrol of parking charges on roads
- S. 243In the case of any public service vehicle or any other vehicle the gross weight Limitation of time for
- S. 244P rotective helmets for motor cyclists
- S. 245M aximum weights that may be transmitted to roads
- S. 246C ontrol of driving schools and of the teaching for gain of driving
- S. 247I nstructors' licences and driving school licences
- S. 248A ppeals concerning driving school licences or instructors' licences
- S. 249I nstructors' licences and driving school licences not transferable
- S. 250I nspection of premises, etc.
- S. 251C ertificate of examination to be admissible in evidence
- S. 252(1) In any proceedings for an offence against this Act a certificate in the Admissibility as
- S. 253(1) Any extract from a register or other records kept in terms of this Act or any Registers, etc., to be
- S. 254In case any doubt shall arise as to the use to which any vehicle is put or Doubt concerning
- S. 255L iability of driver and owner for offences
- S. 256P ersons empowered to examine vehicles exempted from liability for damage
- S. 257H ighway Code
- S. 258R egulations
- S. 259E xemption of vehicles from compliance with regulations relating to construction
- S. 260The Motor Traffic Act and the Roads and Vehicles Act, Chapter 172 and 174 Repeals and savings
- S. 261A pplication of Parts XIII and XIV to State
- S. ceases to be effective without the consent of the person to whom it was issued policy is cancelled,
- S. is liable to indemnify by virtue of subsection (2).
- S. IPRELIMINARY
- S. IITHE 1926 AND 1949 CONVENTION COUNTRIES
- S. IIIGENERAL
- S. IVTHE 1949 CONVENTION
- S. IXCOMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE
- S. VREQUIREMENTS FOR VISITING DRIVERS AND MOTOR VEHICLES
- S. VIMISCELLANEOUS
- S. VIIof the Act or these Regulations shall be refunded if the appeal is successful.
- S. VIIIDRIVING LICENCES: SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION, ENDORSEMENT
- S. XPUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SERVICES
- S. XIOF THE ACT APPLIES
- S. XIIEXCLUSIVE CONCESSIONS
- S. XIIIOFFENCES: GENERAL
- S. XIVMISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS