The Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 164 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations across the province in the week of 28 February to 6 March 2022, and 38 156 vehicles were stopped and checked.
According to the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services, a total of 168 speeding offences were recorded and 8 692 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness, which come to a total amount of R7 437 600, while 16 vehicles were impounded and 107 were discontinued for unroadworthiness.
“Speeding is a serious concern. The faster you drive, the less time you have to respond to an emergency and the more space you need to stop to avoid a crash. Speeding is irresponsible and dangerous,” says the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services.
The highest speeds recorded this week were as follows:
- 183 km/h in a 120 km/h zone
- 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone
- 114 km/h in a 80 km/h zone
- 105 km/h in a 60 km/h zone
National Road Traffic Act, Criminal Procedure Act, and Disaster Management Act regulations
A total of 49 arrests were made for the following offences:
- 21 x driving under the influence of alcohol
- 5 x speeding
- 2 x reckless and negligent driving
- 5 x goods overloading
- 8 x possession of fraudulent documentation
- 3 x threatening/ suggesting use of violence injuries/ damage to property of traffic officer’s relatives or him/herself or to property
- 1 x undocumented person
- 1 x failing to furnish information
- 1 x pedestrian arrest: source of danger
- 2 x in possession of suspected stolen property
Fatalities recorded between 28 February to 6 March 2022
A total of 24 crashes occurred in the reporting period, and 24 fatalities were recorded:
- 1 x cyclist
- 5 x drivers
- 1 x motorcyclists
- 2 x passengers
- 15 x pedestrians
Let’s all take personal responsibility for making our roads safer
“Round-the-clock traffic law enforcement efforts and safety campaign activities will continue across the province. We appeal to all road users to be considerate and comply with the law,” said Vigie Chetty, Acting Director: Traffic Law Enforcement. “How we behave on the roads affects our own safety, and the safety of every other person on the road,” she added.
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Picture: Western Cape Government website