Ministry of Public Works & Transport · VAAU
Vehicle Anti-Abuse Unit
Enforces compliance with road-traffic regulations and vehicle roadworthiness standards through targeted roadside operations.
Overview
About this department
The Vehicle Anti-Abuse Unit enforces compliance with road-traffic regulations and vehicle roadworthiness standards through targeted roadside enforcement operations. It works alongside the Royal Eswatini Police Service to deter and detect the operation of unroadworthy or non-compliant vehicles on public roads, supporting the Ministry's statutory function under Section 117 of the Road Traffic Law 1965 (as Amended).
Functions
Responsibilities
- Conduct targeted roadside enforcement operations
- Enforce vehicle roadworthiness standards
- Work alongside the Royal Eswatini Police Service
- Deter and detect operation of unroadworthy or non-compliant vehicles
Services
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Mandate and responsibilities sourced from gov.sz, retrieved 2026-05-08.