From 21 to 23 August 2015, Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 3 039 vehicles in 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape. Twelve road users, including nine pedestrians, died on the province’s roads this weekend.
A total of 1 967 drivers were screened for being under the influence of alcohol and 18 arrests were made.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Mossel Bay. At 1.15 mg/1 000 ml, this is four times the legal limit of 0.24 mg/1 000 ml.
A total of 1 747 vehicles were screened for speeding and 217 speeding offences were recorded. A total of 230 fines in the amount of R299 300 were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver fitness to vehicle fitness.
Twelve road fatalities were reported – details below:
Friday, 21 August 2015 |
Saturday, 22 August 2015 |
Sunday, 23 August 2015 |
Greater Cape Metropole:
Winelands /Overberg:
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West Coast
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Eden / Central Karoo:
Winelands/Overberg:
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