Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Head of Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga has announced that summons to appear before the fast track court for overdue speed fines will start in the coming days.

And Mubanga says the agency has suspended all online platforms for settlement of speed fines, adding that all fines should be paid over the counter at the banks.

Meanwhile, Mubanga says the agency has earmarked more sites for speed camera deployment in addition to the current locations, and will now include highways across the country.

In a statement issued, Saturday, Mubanga advised all motorists with unpaid speed fines to pay within the stipulated 14-day period upon receipt of the infringement notice.

Mubanga stated that RTSA had already commenced the deployment of Mobile Policing Vehicles, adding that summons to appear before the fast track court for overdue payments would start in the coming days.

“All motorists with unpaid speed fines are hereby advised to pay within the stipulated 14-day period upon receipt of the infringement notice. The Agency has already commenced the deployment of Mobile Policing Vehicles (MPVs) and summons to appear before the fast track court for overdue payments will start in the coming days,” he stated.

And Mubanga reminded motorists that the agency had suspended all online platforms for settlement of speed fines, adding that all fines should be paid over the counter at the banks.

“Motorists are also hereby reminded that the agency suspended all online platforms for settlement of speed fines under Road Safety Law Enforcement. New online payment options will be advised in the coming days. Therefore, all speed fines should be paid over the counter at any of the listed banks below using the 16-digit offence reference number contained in the fine notification sent via SMS,” he stated.

“Indo Zambia Bank; First National Bank; Zanaco; Ecobank; United Bank for Africa; Cavmont Bank; Investrust; Citi; First Alliance Bank; Stanbic; First Capital Bank; African Banking Corporation; National Savings and Credit Bank; Barclays Bank; Access Bank; Standard Chartered. The following details should be included on the bank deposit slip: 16-digit Offence Reference Number in the SMS from RTSA Notice; and Vehicle Registration Number.”

Meanwhile, Mubanga stated that the agency had earmarked more sites for speed camera deployment and would now include highways across the country.

“The agency has earmarked more sites for camera deployment in addition to current locations on the following roads; Addis Ababa Drive, Church Road, Great East Road, Great North Road, Independence Avenue, Kafue Road, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road, Leopards Hill Road, Mumbwa Road, Tokyo Way (Ring Road). The next deployment phase will include highways across the country,” he stated.

Mubanga urged motorists to follow speed regulations and ensure that their vehicles were roadworthy.

“We urge all motorists to follow speed regulations, ensure vehicles are roadworthy and observe all traffic rules. The agency has observed that a large portion of injuries and deaths on the road occur among vulnerable road users like pedestrians and passengers. Let us all be vigilant and think about road safety each time we are on the road-because every single life matters,” stated Mubanga.