Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations 7 November to 13 November 2022
This is a general advisory to motorists in Cape Town that the left-hand lane of the northbound carriageway of the M3 between Ladies Mile Rd Interchange (Exit 16) and Tokai Rd Interchange (Exit 21) will be closed from approximately 18:00 on Friday 18 November until 05:00 on Monday 21 November for necessary road repairs. Motorists will continue to be able to use the right-hand lane and shoulder during the construction period. Roadusers are requested to be patient and exercise caution during this time. The use of alternative routes is advised to avoid possible delays.
The Safely Home theme for November is pedestrian safety:
- this week, six people that were killed on our roads were pedestrians and
- fifty-three motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
If you are a pedestrian, stay away from freeways and busy roads, especially at night, and especially after consuming alcohol. Always wear high visibility clothing, particularly in the evening and in bad weather. Walk in groups when possible.
Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 222 integrated roadblocks, vehicle check point and speed control operations across the province in the week of 7 to 13 November 2022, and 32 320 vehicles were stopped and checked. A total of 9 107 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness.
A total of 321 speeding offences were recorded. If you are a motorist, show consideration for pedestrians wherever they are. Pedestrians are almost always killed in collisions with vehicles travelling more than 60km/ hour. Slowing down will give you more time to avoid to pedestrians in the road. If you are travelling more slowly and you collide with a pedestrian, the pedestrian is more likely to survive. Be particularly careful when you come across child pedestrians. They may behave unpredictably and may struggle to understand how quickly a vehicle is moving. Because children are short, in a collision, they are likely to be hit in the head and chest, and are therefore more likely to be killed.
The highest speeds recorded this week were as follows:
- 165 km/h in a 120 km/h zone
- 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone
- 124 km/h in an 80 km/h zone
- 104 km/h in a 60 km/h zone
Twenty-one vehicles were impounded and 81 were discontinued for unroadworthiness.
National Road Traffic Act and Criminal Procedure Act
A total of 79 arrests were made for the following offences:
- 53 x driving under the influence of alcohol.
- 2 x speeding.
- 5 x reckless and negligent driving.
- 4 x goods overloading.
- 9 x possession of fraudulent documentation.
- 3 x bribery.
- 1 x possession of protected flora.
- 1 x driving without a licence.
- 1 x driver failing to ascertain nature and extent of damage after an accident.
Fatalities recorded between 7 to 13 November 2022
A total of 19 crashes occurred in the reporting period, and 20 fatalities were recorded:
- 8 x drivers.
- 1 x motorcyclist.
- 1 x motorcycle pillion.
- 4 x passengers.
- 6 x pedestrians.
Media enquiries
Jandre Bakker
Deputy Director: Departmental Communication
Department of Transport and Public Works