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The public and motorists in particular are aware of the danger posed by absence of road signs on the highways which also affects their judgement while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statistics have shown that many accidents in Zambia are attributed to human error due to non-adherence to traffic rules and speed limits. The development of the ROSMA App is one of its kind that the Agency has taken keen interest in due to its numerous benefits to motorists and road safety enforcement Agencies. 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