Cape Town’s Public Emergency and Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 2 396 incidents over the past weekend, including accidents, arrests and the issue of fines.
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Traffic services arrested 67 suspects, of whom 62 were driving under the influence and five were due to reckless and negligent driving. Another 25 259 speeding offences were recorded, and 18 328 fines were issued for traffic violations. About 199 public transport vehicles were impounded and 1 995 warrants of arrest were executed.
‘This past weekend 113 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents were recorded by the PECC, an increase of more than a third compared to last weekend when severe weather impacted statistics,’ says Alderman JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security.
‘The increase is once again proof of the recklessness on our roads at month end. The centre also recorded 317 noise nuisance complaints and 277 incidents of assault. In addition, officers made 77 arrests for drunk driving which is an increase of five week-on-week.’
‘This may seem like a small number, but drunk driving continues to ruin lives and careers. Weekends are clearly for partying, throwing caution to the wind and letting it influence decision-making. Those decisions can have detrimental consequences and I want to encourage motorists and residents to consider those before letting alcohol take over. Our officers will continue to make arrests to ensure the safety of everyone.’
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Over the past week, the City’s law enforcement department made 177 arrests and issued 3 773 notices for various transgressions.
Furthermore, the metro police made 101 arrests, of which 15 were for driving under the influence. A total of 2 478 fines were issued for traffic and by-law transgressions, and 202 packets of counterfeit cigarettes, as well as tik, mandrax, dagga and crystal meth, were confiscated.
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