Asinhos Gaza Mozambique

HELPFUL TOURIST INFO

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A VEHICLE / OTHER PERSONS

  • If the accident is between vehicles or persons do not remove your vehicle before the police arrive at scene of the accident
  • If a person is injured (but not seriously) put him in a vehicle (not the one involved in the collision) and take him and someone who knows the person to the nearest hospital and ask the medical doctor or assistant to call the police
  • Show the police your drivers licence, car papers and insurance of your vehicle
  • Call the insurance company to assist you, never admit your guilt, only tell the truth of what happened
  • Contact DRIVEMOZ on ZELLO or your destination resort for further assistance
  • In case of a death, for your protection, wait at the police station for assistance.

WHAT TO DO IF STOPPED BY THE TRAFFIC POLICE

  • Traffic police are dressed in a white shirt and blue trousers, only they can fine you for traffic offenses, only they have receipt books
  • Put on your indicator and pull over Remove your sun-glasses and turn the music down (a sign of respect and trust)
  • Greet the officer politely, never be rude Wait for him to ask what he wants & check he is wearing his badge or ask for his ID before showing your identification - do not deal with anyone without ID
  • If you are guilty of an offence first apologise
  • If he does not ‘forgive’ you insist on the handwritten official receipt, this will stop bogus fines • You can pay the fine on the spot - but then insist on an official receipt, this will stop bogus fines
  • OR, if not a serious offence, you can pay the fine within 15 days at a police station (article 172 from Road Decree)
  • If you have handed over your papers and they are not returned and/or you are being harassed or threatened, phone DRIVEMOZ on ZELLO or travel to the next police station and report it
  • Do not be scared or intimidated and do not get aggressive
  • Insist on a receipt, stop bogus fines and help stamp out bribery and corruption
  • Police in blue uniforms (previously grey) or green camo are civil/ protection police and cannot fine you for traffic offenses - they do not carry fine/receipt books. They can arrest you for crimes eg illegally in country, assault, theft, public disturbance, contraband, murder etc.
  • Remember that only traffic police, in blue and white, can charge you for traffic offenses. The police in blue normally accompanies a traffic officer for his protection as he does not carry a weapon.

COMMON TRAFFIC OFFENCES AND FINES

  • No drivers licence on person - 200mts
  • No drivers licence ever acquired - 5000mt + jail
  • Expired licence over 30 days - 5000mt
  • Speeding (obey speed signs): max speed 120kmph w/o trailer, with trailer 100kmph.
  • Reduce speed in towns and at schools - fines for exceeding up to: 20kmph is 1000mt, 40kmph is 2000mt, 60kmph is 4000mt, over 60km is 8000mt (double speed limit - jail)
  • Non-roadworthy vehicle (lights/ brakes etc not working) - 1000 to 2000mt
  • Not having 2 triangles & safety jackets - 1000m
  • Not wearing seat belts (in front and back) - 500mt
  • Drunk driving - 1500mt to 5000mt thereafter jail
  • Alcohol in vehicle, must be sealed in boot - 500mt
  • Exceeding number of persons in vehicle that is registered on car papers - 500mt
  • Ignoring traffic regulator lines, signs etc. - 1000mt
  • Not having a blue and yellow towing sticker on the front of your vehicle if towing - 2000mt
  • Canoes/loads on top of vehicles obstructing ANY view of windscreen (eg: canoes must face up so curved end does not obstruct view) - 1000mt
  • Part of body out of windows - 1000mt
  • Vehicle not conforming to your papers (eg canopy, tyres) & obscured or damaged number plates - seizure of vehicle docs until corrected + 1500mt
  • Talking on cell phone - 2000mt
  • No number plates - vehicle seizure

  • IF YOU’VE DONE THE CRIME, PAY THE FINE

  • INSIST ON THE RECEIPT TO STOP BOGUS FINES

  • AT THE BORDER: -DO NOT exchange cash at the border -DO NOT deal with runners or helpers at border, ONLY deal with officials in the immigration office regarding passports and papers

  • BEFORE you travel join DRIVEMOZ on Facebook and DRIVEMOZ on ZELLO for roadside assistance and advice on road conditions, routes, road laws etc and buy your DRIVEMOZ car sticker. If you have any issue on the road or with an officer, then call on ZELLO for immediate on the spot assistance.

MALARIA

  • The mosquito that transmits malaria (female Anopheles) is not born with malaria - she has to feed on someone who has malaria before she is infected
  • She feeds from evening till morning Be very strict about applying repellents during this time and try to sleep under a net
  • If you are infected - and have not taken any prophylactics - symptoms will appear around 10 days (aching body, sore joints, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea)
  • If you have taken prophylactics, symptoms can take up to 3 months to appear, so if you feel sick remember to tell your doctor you have been in a malaria area
  • If you are still in Mozambique, go to clinic/hospital for a test and take the medication supplied (normally a 3 or 4 day course)
  • Do not delay if you suspect you have malaria - it is fatal if left untreated!
  • There are numerous pharmacies in town where malaria tests and medication may be purchased.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

  • Xai-Xai has a good hospital where you can receive attention for wounds and broken limbs.
  • There is also a private clinic in Xai-Xai situated on the ENI near the top Total garage/fuel station. Tel: 84/87 7829704 (Esperanca Private Clinic).
  • A private doctor can be contacted on +258 84 662 8093 (Dr Augustine)
  • A dentist can be contacted on +258 84 401 6721. (Clinica Dentaria El Frances)