The City of Cape Town will use Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to track down the rest of the warrant dodgers on its Top 100 list.
Also read: City cracks down on top offending motorist with 167 outstanding warrants
The list has been in place for at least five years, showcasing motorists with the highest amount of outstanding warrants. As of 17 July, the list totals 9 9430 outstanding warrants valued at R9 129 180.
The top offender has 268 warrants valued at nearly R300 000.
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According to IOL, the team responsible for managing the list issued 14 773 warrants between January and June 2023. Of these, about 2 000 arrests were made, including the arrest of a motorist with 167 outstanding warrants, valued at R148 550. He was apprehended outside his home in Masiphumelele.
‘Our specialised team which chases down the Top 100 offenders has a very tough time, as legislation dictates that warrants must be served in person. Sometimes, they have to resort to stakeouts to track down individuals, as happened recently in Masiphumelele,’ says JP Smith, mayoral committee member for safety and security.
‘With ANPR technology set to become far more widely used in the coming months, as part of our smart policing initiatives, I want to sound a warning to all scofflaws that it greatly increases the chances of being caught.
‘So, unless they want to spend time behind bars, I’d advise that they reach out and make arrangements to clear their fines and warrants, but also amend their driving behaviour in the interests of road safety.’
To view traffic fines and warrants, and make direct payments, visit this link. Other electronic payments can be made via:
- VISA or Mastercard;
- EFTs via Absa, FNB, Nedbank, Capitec or Standard Bank; or Scan to pay with Masterpass, or via
- Snapscan, Zapper, FNB, Nedbank or Absa.
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