From 14 to 16 August 2015, Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 411 vehicles in 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape. Twelve road users died on the province’s roads this weekend.
A total of 1 298 drivers were screened for being under the influence of alcohol and 17 arrests were made.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Worcester. At 1.23 mg/1 000 ml, this is five times the legal limit of 0.24 mg/1 000ml.
A total of 3001 vehicles were screened for speeding and 331 speeding offences were recorded. A total of 237 fines in the amount of R262 050 were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver fitness to vehicle fitness.
Highest Speeds Recorded:
Three Arrests:
Twelve (12) road traffic fatalities were reported – details below.
Friday, 14 August 2015 | Saturday, 15 August 2015 | Sunday, 16 August 2015 |
Greater Cape Metropole:
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Eden / Central Karoo:
West Coast
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Winelands/Overberg:
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