Protect motorists by arresting criminals

I am an engineer and ICT professional, and I am one of those who find it difficult to understand why Zimbabwe cannot harness existing technology to protect motorists from criminals terrorising our roads. 

If an intersection already has electricity and CCTV infrastructure, why can these systems not be used to identify, track and apprehend offenders? The reported decision by Assistant Commissioner Nyathi of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to waive traffic penalties for violations committed after 10pm at four high-risk crime hotspots raises serious questions about our approach to public safety. 

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