When the database of outstanding warrants of arrest was checked, it was found that he had 51 outstanding warrants of arrests for traffic offences, ranging from failing to wear a safety belt to disobeying road traffic signs as well as numerous parking offences. The monetary value of all the warrants amounts to R38 400.
Deputy Chief Yolanda Faro said, "The driver was arrested, detained at the Central Police Station and appeared in court earlier today. He was denied bail and will again appear in court on 8 September 2009."
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Communication Department
City of Cape Town
Yolanda Faro
Deputy Chief: Metro Police
Tel: 021 400 1424
Cell: 084 332 8190
Nowellen Petersen
Media Liaison Officer
Metro Police
Tel: 021 400 1752
Cell: 074 619 6449