The Road Transport and Safety Agency – RTSA has embarked on a devolution programme of piloting issuance of motor vehicles licensing to selected local authorities across the country.
The scope of the devolution programmes cover motor vehicles and trailer licensing which shall be delegated to selected local authorities especially in areas without RTSA offices.
Confirming the development to the Zambian Business Times – ZBT, RTSA Head of Public Relation Fredrick Mubanga said the agency has since selected 16 local authorizes across the country earmarked for the devolution programme of piloting issuance of motor vehicle licensing (Road Tax).
The selected areas for devolution are Mkushi, Serenje and Mumbwa in Central Province, Lundazi, Petauke in Eastern Province, Mbala in Northern Province, Mwense and Kawambwa in Luapula Province, Kabompo, Zambezi and Mwinilunga in North western Province, Kaoma and Senanga in Western Province and Kafue in Lusaka Province.
He added that the agency shall also assign vehicle examiners to undertake physical inspection and examination of motor vehicles for roadworthiness.
“ The trajectory of the devolution programme is in line with the long-term plan that expresses the aspirations of the Zambian people to live in a strong and dynamic middle-income industrial nation that provides opportunities for improving the well being of all to be achieved by harnessing opportunities for economic growth,” he said.
