Abstract:
Commercial Motorcycle Taxis (CMTs) account for a significant number of road crashes 
and injuries in Tanzania. The fundamental question is whether commercial motorcycle 
operators in Tanzania adhere to the set road traffic rules and regulations. The present 
study explored the level of adherence of commercial motorcycle taxi operators in Dar es 
Salaam to road safety rules and regulations. The study involved 370 respondents who 
were motorcycle taxi operators from five (5) municipalities of the Dar es Salaam Region 
of Tanzania. Data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire 
triangulated with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed 
using descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS (20 version) and presented in tabular 
form while the responses from the participants were raised in quotations. The study 
established a low level of adherence to rules and regulations governing commercial 
motorcycle taxis (CMTs) by the commercial motorcycle taxi operators in Dar es Salaam. 
This is partly due to low laws and regulations enforced by responsible authorities 
governing the operations of CMTs. Thus, most operators did not adhere to them. The 
study recommends strict enforcement of the rule and regulations that govern CMTs 
operations in Tanzania.