New Road Code in Moz

[John F]

The "updated" version of the Mozambique Road Code has been approved on 23 March 2011 and will enter into force in September (Law-Decree 1/2011 of 23 March).

In reality there is nothing really "new" to what was already established by several pieces of legislation.......

- Safety gear (reflective jackets, etc.);
- No speaking on the cellphone unless using hands free devices;
- Alcohol limit of 0.3 mg/l
- Noise limits on exhaust / Hi Fi
- Speed limit within cities/towns/villages = 60 Km/h
- Speed limit elsewhere (no trailer) = 120 Km/h
- Speed limit elsewhere (with trailer) = 100 Km/h

Fines are pretty much the same... usually 1,000 Mts but sometimes they can go as high as 8,000 Mt!!!!

Will update this if I find further relevant info (it's a 30 pag. doc!)

[Kumz]

 

[Capt. Hook]

Good info. 

[John F]

One more thing... and this is relevant to all foreigners as well as Mozies...

As per Article 10, Nr. 1, only the traffic police (dressed in white shirt and dark blue pants), and officials from the National Road Administration (ANE) / National Institute for Traffic (INAV) can pull you over and ask for traffic related documentation (driver's license, vehicle's papers, etc.). They should produce a recognized ID/badge, uniform and may carry/use a weapon.

The regular police (dressed in grey and usually carrying AK-47s), CAN NOT perform those duties... they may ask for your ID/passport and that's it!!!!!

[J-Rock]

  for the helpful info!!!

[MikeF]

The regular police (dressed in grey and usually carrying AK-47s), CAN NOT perform those duties... they may ask for your ID/passport and that's it!!!!!

And who is going to argue with these guys???

[John F]

I do it all the time... everybody should do the same... they are always looking for easy money... when things start getting difficult they will let you go and wait for the next easy prey... just insist to see their boss or go to the police station!

[John F]

The new Moz Road Code has entered into force last Friday... with minor additions....

* No speaking on the cellphone while driving;

* No headphones (whatsoever: mp3, cellphones, etc);

* No TV in the car while driving;

* No throwing of rubbish out the window;

* Transport of alcoholic beverages in the passengers compartment is forbidden (everything should go into the cargo compartment)!

* No one can consume alcohol while the vehicle is in motion (passenger or not!)!

* Don't put your elbow out the window...

* No hooting (unless in emergency situations)!

* All occupant must have their seat belts on!


Also, those driving through Maputo, notice that major avenues have been turned into one-way to facilitate traffic!

[Toppie]

The new Moz Road Code has entered into force last Friday... with minor additions....

* No speaking on the cellphone while driving;

* No headphones (whatsoever: mp3, cellphones, etc);

* No TV in the car while driving;

* No throwing of rubbish out the window;

* Transport of alcoholic beverages in the passengers compartment is forbidden (everything should go into the cargo compartment)!

* No one can consume alcohol while the vehicle is in motion (passenger or not!)!

* Don't put your elbow out the window...

* No hooting (unless in emergency situations)!

* All occupant must have their seat belts on!


Also, those driving through Maputo, notice that major avenues have been turned into one-way to facilitate traffic!

Oh Dear, John, now how's the people in Mozambique going to get from one place to another?
 
Why no law against the "crabbing" (sideways) heavy trucks and busses.

[dugong]

You forgot to add that the laws only apply to SA registered cars!!

[John F]

You forgot to add that the laws only apply to SA registered cars!!

Nothing regarding strictly SA cars is implied on the code dugong... I'm sure all this is already been enforced in SA? So it should not be a problem for SA registered cars....

I drive a Moz registered car and I've been pulled over in Moz lot's of times with queries like this.... I don't pay bribes and I don't cross the law... never had a problem!

Also, have been stoped LOT's of times by the SA police and they also tried to get something out... (Like they do with LOT's of Moz cars on their way to Nelspruit!)... so...

This is Africa and these things happen everywhere!

[dugong]

Ya John, the comment was a bit 'tounge in cheek'. I have been to Mozambique quite a lot since 1997(almost every year) and the conditions of some of those local vehicles going past checkpoints boggles the mind!! Especially further up near Inhambane/Maxixe.

[Prego]

Ya John, the comment was a bit 'tounge in cheek'. I have been to Mozambique quite a lot since 1997(almost every year) and the conditions of some of those local vehicles going past checkpoints boggles the mind!! Especially further up near Inhambane/Maxixe.

Do you not live in the same South Africa as the rest of us, or you have vision trouble and not noticed some of the junk on our roads?! 

[dugong]

Ya John, the comment was a bit 'tounge in cheek'. I have been to Mozambique quite a lot since 1997(almost every year) and the conditions of some of those local vehicles going past checkpoints boggles the mind!! Especially further up near Inhambane/Maxixe.

Do you not live in the same South Africa as the rest of us, or you have vision trouble and not noticed some of the junk on our roads?! 

Yes, no and yes, the difference is that in our "junk" whilst the headlights may not work at least the vehicle has headlights!!!