ZRST PARLIAMENTARY ROAD SAFETY TRACKER
Pilot snapshot: 1 November 2026

Independent ZRST research, not an official parliamentary service.
Six selected issues from three source records. Source descriptions checked against indexed official text. Original pages could not be retrieved in full. This file is a tracker export, NOT a full parliamentary source archive. Implementation has not been assessed. Proposed enquiries have not been sent.

RS-001: Review of road safety legislation
Topic: Law & governance
Source date: 2026-04-23
Type: Committee report debate
Official URL: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/14137
Summary: The committee called for updated road safety laws. The minister reported that a Road Traffic Act review had begun.
Relevant institutions: Ministry responsible for transport
Assessment: Implementation not assessed
Proposed follow-up: What review stage has been reached, and which draft texts or consultation records are available?
Evidence needed: Official review documents, consultation notices and any subsequent Bill or enacted text.

RS-002: Clearer roles across road safety agencies
Topic: Law & governance
Source date: 2026-04-23
Type: Committee report debate
Official URL: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/14137
Summary: The committee recommended clearer institutional responsibilities and a formal mechanism for joint work.
Relevant institutions: Transport ministry, RTSA, RDA, Zambia Police and local authorities
Assessment: Implementation not assessed
Proposed follow-up: Has a formal mechanism been established, with agreed responsibilities and reporting arrangements?
Evidence needed: Approved terms of reference, membership, meeting records and published responsibilities.

RS-003: Access to motorcycle testing and licensing
Topic: Motorcycle safety
Source date: 2025-11-12
Type: Ministerial statement
Official URL: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/12756
Summary: The minister reported decentralised testing and licensing services for motorcycle riders.
Relevant institutions: RTSA and transport ministry
Assessment: Implementation not assessed
Proposed follow-up: Which service points are operational, and how many riders have completed testing?
Evidence needed: Service-point lists, operating schedules and dated testing records.

RS-004: Motorcycle compliance checks
Topic: Motorcycle safety
Source date: 2025-11-12
Type: Ministerial statement
Official URL: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/12756
Summary: The minister described roadside checks covering motorcycle registration, licensing and insurance.
Relevant institutions: RTSA, Zambia Police and local authorities
Assessment: Implementation not assessed
Proposed follow-up: What do subsequent enforcement records show about coverage and compliance?
Evidence needed: Dated operational reports with scope, checks conducted and consistent compliance measures.

RS-005: Rider safety outreach and helmet programmes
Topic: Motorcycle safety
Source date: 2025-11-12
Type: Ministerial statement
Official URL: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/12756
Summary: The minister described safety outreach and partnerships, including ZRST, on responsible riding and helmets.
Relevant institutions: Transport ministry and named delivery partners
Assessment: Implementation not assessed
Proposed follow-up: What was delivered, where, and what evidence exists beyond reported outreach?
Evidence needed: Dated delivery records and clearly defined measures of helmet use or rider behaviour. ZRST should disclose its own role.

RS-006: Demerit points: from awareness to practice
Topic: Enforcement
Source date: 2025-06-11
Type: Parliamentary answer
Official URL: https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/12403
Summary: The minister referred to SI No. 53 of 2024 and driver awareness work ahead of implementation.
Relevant institutions: RTSA and transport ministry
Assessment: Implementation not assessed
Proposed follow-up: What is the current operational status, and which official notice confirms it?
Evidence needed: The original instrument, subsequent official notices and operational guidance. This record is not a current legal-status determination.

RESEARCH STANDARD
Distinguish recommendations, ministerial statements, legislation and verified delivery. Not assessed does not mean not done. Preserve retrieved sources with dates and checksums. Record source-access failures. Give institutions a fair opportunity to respond before publishing adverse assessments. Disclose ZRST delivery interests.

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