RTSA revokes driving licence for Solwezi accident driver

THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has revoked the driving licence of a Solwezi-based driver, Geoffrey Kyalande, rendering him unfit to hold a driving licence over the safety of the public.

October 27, 2019, Mr. Kyalande caused an accident on the Solwezi-Chingola road leaving five Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) choir members dead and 15 injured.

RTSA director and chief executive officer Gladwell Banda yesterday said accident investigations conducted into the cause of the crash revealed that the accident involving a Toyota Regius Minibus, ATB 4185ZM was caused by failure to adhere to prescribed speed limits.

Mr. Banda said the Agency

has also revoked the driving licence for Ephraim Nkhoswe of Lusaka for dangerous driving. "Further, the Agency has warned and cautioned seven Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers for exceeding speed limits as monitored by the RTSA Global Position System (GPS).

"The Agency has decided to give a final warning to the PSV drivers following a mentorship session that was conducted reminding them of the degree of responsibility they had and the need for them to drive with care," Mr. Banda said. According to Smart Eagles, the RTSA boss indicated that the seven drivers are; Lenard Musukuma, Martin Mapisa, Kelly Siame, Yuberd Simwala, Kendrick Simusikwe, Allan

Chitabankana, and Morgan Sikaumba.

Meanwhile, the Livingstone High Court has convicted and suspended driving licences for ten motorists for causing death by dangerous driving," he said.

"The drivers were charged on separate counts and will serve sentences ranging from six to 12 months.

Mr Banda The Agency has decided to give a final warning to the PSV drivers following a mentorship session that was conducted reminding them of the degree of responsibility they had and the need for them to drive with care.”