Mike Makwara (49) was facing reckless driving charges when
he appeared at Mutoko magistrate court.
In its ruling the court banned Makwara from driving heavy
vehicles and public service vehicles for life.
It also suspended him from driving commuter omnibuses
before cancelling his driver’s licence.
The court heard that on the January 12, 2023 and along
Harare Nyamapanda Road, Makwara was driving a passenger service vehicle, namely
a Zhongtong bus registration mark and number AGB 2142 belonging to Tashllyt
Investments commonly known as Zebra Kiss bus due west towards Mutoko.
It is the State’s case that at around 3:20 pm and at the
165 kilometre peg along the said road, another passenger service vehicle namely
a Zhongtong bus registration mark and number AGB 2901 belonging to Rimbi Travel
and Tours was also travelling due west towards Mutoko, when the passenger
service vehicle belonging to Rimbi Travel and Tours showed the intention to
overtake.
It was alleged that the bus which was driven by the accused
person started obstructing it by occupying the middle and right lane competing
for passengers.
As a result of continuous obstruction, the Rimbi Travel and
Tours failed to make an overtaking manoeuvre and got involved in an accident
with another vehicle, namely, a Shackman Tipper truck, registration mark and
number, ABS 7956.
The court heard that Makwara’s driving conduct was
unlawful. Herald
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