President Mnangagwa’s Office Cracks Down on Illegal Motorcades and Abuse of State Privileges

The Office of the President and Cabinet has issued a stern warning against the rising abuse of government symbols and road privileges, declaring that illegal motorcades, misuse of government stickers, unauthorised blue lights and vehicles without licence plates will no longer be tolerated.

In a strongly worded statement, the President’s Office expressed serious concern over individuals masquerading as government officials by affixing state stickers and flashing blue lights on private vehicles in order to unlawfully bypass tollgates, police roadblocks and traffic controls.

The practice, the Office said, is not only illegal but also undermines public order, road safety and the authority of law enforcement agencies.

Equally worrying, according to the statement, is the growing number of vehicles operating on public roads without licence plates, a development that poses a major security risk and complicates crime prevention and traffic enforcement efforts.
“The abuse of state privileges and symbols is creating chaos on the roads and placing other motorists and law enforcement officers at risk,” the President’s Office warned.

Authorities have now been instructed to act decisively, with the Office making it clear that anyone found engaging in these practices will be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of status or perceived connections.

The warning signals a zero-tolerance approach as government moves to restore discipline, order and respect for the law on Zimbabwe’s roads. Law enforcement agencies have been directed to intensify checks, remove illegal stickers and lights, and impound vehicles operating outside the law.

The President’s Office urged all motorists to comply fully with traffic regulations, stressing that only duly authorised government vehicles are permitted to use official insignia and emergency lights.