Pedestrians have been fined for walking on Cape Town motorways, with Traffic Services reporting 250 enforcement actions as officers stepped up patrols on high-speed routes, reports Cape {town} Etc.
Southern Suburbs Tatler reports that the city said teams combined awareness campaigns with on-the-ground engagement before fines were issued, aiming to steer people to safer crossings and walkways. The move forms part of a broader operational push to reduce pedestrian deaths on the city’s roads.
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Kevin Jacobs, Traffic Services spokesperson, said officials used education first and fines as a last resort. ‘Traffic Services will maintain visible patrols and targeted operations on major routes throughout the festive season. Motorists are urged to remain vigilant, while pedestrians are reminded to make use of pedestrian bridges, crossings and designated walkways,’ he said (SABC News).
Local outlets and community posts picked up the campaign, recording both support for stricter enforcement and calls for improved pedestrian infrastructure in underserved areas. Advocates say better lighting, safer crossings and clear signage would reduce risky crossings and keep residents safer.
The City has encouraged anyone who witnesses unsafe pedestrian movement on freeways to alert Traffic Services so teams can respond and provide guidance.
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