National Road Safety Policy of 2009 - Uwaba.or.tz

• There is a poor correlation between travel pattern,
land use plans and the social economic activities of the
city residents i.e the concept of creating an enabling
environment for a livable city is not adequately
considered during the course of development for most
of urban areas in different cities of this country;
• Poor condition of some passenger buses due to lack of
periodic inspection by the relevant authorities;
• Unsatisfactory condition of some roads in the country,
and some roads are too narrow to allow safe overtaking
by other drivers when overtaking.
(b)
Objective
To encourage safe transport of passengers and goods, use of
high occupancy vehicles for public transport e.g Articulated
bus transport, Railways transport, marine vessels etc
to reduce congestion and minimize emotion altitudes of
drivers.
(c)
Policy Directions
• The Government shall encourage development towards
‘transport quality’ with road safety as one important
criterion;
• The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority,
in collaboration with Police shall introduce modern
periodic inspections of all passenger service vehicles
as soon as possible, and intensify roadside checks and
inspections;
• The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority
will set up standards for safe public transport and enforce
the requirements effectively. In addition, the Surface
and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority shall enhance
public education about safety of vehicles and roads, for
example, will help to generate consumer demand for
improved safety in both these areas. This will challenge
the producers and importers of vehicles and the builders
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