On 1 and 2 August 2015, 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 3 086 vehicles stopped as part of the provincial traffic services safety campaign.
Nineteen drivers were arrested during 26 separate alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. Two other people were arrested for alleged false documents and excessive speeding.
A total of 1473 drivers were screened for (being under suspicion of) driving under the influence of alcohol.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Vredenburg at 1.59mg/1000ml, which was 6 times the legal limit of 0,24mg/1000ml.
A total of 497 vehicles were screened for speeding of which 166 speeding offences were recorded. Two hundred and twenty four (224) fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness to the amount of R 336 500, 00.
The highest speeds recorded:
Two arrests:
Nine reported road traffic fatalities:
Saturday, 1 August 2015
Metropole region:
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Eden region:
Metropole region:
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