Rwanda National Police has intensified its control on the conditions and status of vehicles in the country regardless of vehicle the ownership, through Motor Vehicle Inspection.
In an Interview with Igihe.com, the Head of Major Vehicle Inspection Center Supt. Rutaganira Dismas said the national police jealously fulfill the obligation to protect people’s lives throughout the territory.
“Motor Vehicle Control is meant to thoroughly check whether the vehicle is in the right conditions and able to transport passengers or goods in order to avoid accidents.” Supt Rutaganira said.
He stressed that human life is invaluable and irreplaceable in monetary terms and that is why traffic police rules and regulations are strictly observed in Rwanda.
“Despite the huge number of vehicles we deal with on a daily basis, we always make sure that all vehicles are checked at the end of the day.
“Currently we are dealing with over 250-300 vehicles per day, a factor attributed to the 3rd lane of small passenger vehicles which was recently added to the original two lanes and the continuous sensitization by RNP in partnership with the media.
“The center and police have encountered two major challenges including; shortage of space for expansion and the fact that the center is situated in Kigali Supt. Rutaganira explained saying this becomes a challenge for those coming from upcountry to attain the checking services.
The other challenge he said is the limited number of skilled manpower and some missing equipment to enable the national police to diligently and effective monitor the errant drivers.
However, RNP is aware of these challenges and is taking adequate measures to see that the services are accessed easily and in the most favorable way.
Rutaganira urged motorists to make it a routine to go through the motor vehicle check-up rather than waiting for the police to stop one as he or she drives and the subsequence punitive measures that include fines that accrue.
He warned against conmen who lie to people in a bid to go through the checking process on their behalf and do not but rather go away with the money.
“If you know anybody doing it, please just inform your nearest police station or call 112. These are thieves damaging the police integrity.”
Musirikare Erick a driver interviewed at the center thanked the RNP for their efforts in the vehicle controlling activities noting that the benefits of the process are numerous.
“The controlling process is beneficial to us because we get to know the exact problem and conditions of our vehicles. This assures a drive of safety while driving once the control is done.
The Motor Vehicle Inspection Center locally known as “Control Technique” was inaugurated in 2008 by President Paul Kagame handing it to the Rwanda National Police with the underlying objective of controlling and monitoring conditions of all vehicles on Rwandan territory and enhancing collaboration between national police and other government institutions in maintaining road safety in the country.
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