From 7 to 10 August 2015, Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 933 vehicles in 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape. Eighteen road users, including nine pedestrians, died on the province’s roads over the long weekend.
A total of 1 888 drivers were screened for being under the influence of alcohol and 21 arrests were made.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Somerset West. At 1.03mg/1 000ml, this is four times the legal limit of 0,24mg/1 000ml.
A total of 459 vehicles were screened for speeding and 87 speeding offences were recorded. A total of 248 fines in the amount of R359 950 were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver fitness to vehicle fitness.
Highest speeds recorded:
Two arrests:
Eighteen (18) road traffic fatalities were reported – details below.
Friday, 7 August 2015
Greater Cape Metropole:
Saturday, 8 August 2015
Greater Cape Metropole:
West Coast:
Cape Winelands:
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Greater Cape Metropole:
Cape Winelands:
Monday, 10 August 2015
Greater Cape Metropole
West Coast:
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Byron la Hoe
Communication Officer
Department of Transport and Public Works
Tel: 021 483 9813
Email: byron.lahoe@westerncape.gov.za