From 15 to 17 May 2015, 23 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 1 747 vehicles stopped as part of the Provincial Traffic services safety campaign. Seven (7) pedestrians, three (3) passengers and two (2) drivers were among the road traffic fatalities reported this weekend.
A total of 1 025 drivers were screened for (being under suspicion of) driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in 16 arrests.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Laingsburg at 1,11mg/1000ml, which was four (4) times the legal limit of 0,24mg/1000ml.
A total of 4 039 vehicles were screened for speeding of which 419 speeding offences were recorded. A total of 164 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness to the amount of R 217 800.
Highest speeds recorded:
Five (5) arrests:
Twelve (12) road traffic fatalities reported:
Friday, 15 May 2015
Greater Cape Metropole:
Bishops Court – 1 Driver
Brackenfell – 1 Passenger
Manenberg - 2 Pedestrian
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Greater Cape Metropole:
Kraaifontein – 1 Passenger
Phillipi East – 1 Pedestrian
Pinelands – 1 Pedestrian
West Coast:
Vanrhynsdorp – 1 Passenger and 1 Pedestrian
Sunday, 17 May 2015
Greater Cape Metropole
Elsies Rivier – 1 Pedestrian
Maitland – 1 Driver
Parow – 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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