On 5 and 6 June 2015, 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 671 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Seven road traffic fatalities were reported this weekend.
A total of 1 508 drivers were screened for (being under suspicion of) driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in 19 arrests.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Mossel Bay at 1.02 mg/1 000 ml, which was four times the legal limit of 0.24 mg/1 000 ml.
A total of 7 191 vehicles were screened for speeding of which 871 speeding offences were recorded. A total of 199 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness to the amount of R 234 450.
Highest Speeds Recorded
One Arrest
Seven Road Traffic Fatalities Reported
Friday, 5 June 2015 |
Saturday, 6 June |
Eden / Central Karoo: Laingsburg – 2 Drivers and 3 Passengers Greater Cape Metropole: Kraaifontein – 1 Pedestrian |
Greater Cape Metropole: Athlone - 1 Pedestrian |
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Byron la Hoe
Communication Officer
Department of Transport and Public Works
Tel: 021 483 9813
E-mail: Byron.laHoe@westerncape.gov.za
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