The Western Cape Provincial Traffic Officers conducted 227 integrated roadblocks, vehicle check points and speed control operations; and stopped and checked 23 756 vehicles between 29 January and 4 February 2024 across the Western Cape.
A total of 6 297 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. Fourteen vehicles were impounded and 93 were discontinued for being unroadworthy.
A total of 296 speeding offences were recorded, with the following highest speeds:
- 160km/h in a 120km/h zone
- 154km/h in a 100km/h zone
- 119Km/h in an 80km/h zone
- 99km/h in a 70km/h zone
- 94km/h in a 60km/h zone
A total of 63 arrests were made for the following offences:
- 36 x driving under the influence of alcohol
- 1 x speeding
- 3 x reckless and negligent driving
- 6 x goods overloading
- 10 x possession of fraudulent documentation
- 1 x bribery
- 2 x resisting arrest
- 1 x undocumented person
- 1 x possession of illegal substance
- 1 x possession of abalone
- 1 x operating an unroadworthy vehicle
A total of 23 crashes and 25 fatalities were recorded, including:
- 7 x drivers
- 1 x motorcyclist
- 4 x passengers
- 13 x pedestrians
MEDIA QUERIES:
Rebecca Campbell
Spokesperson for Minister Ricardo Mackenzie
Tel: 076 783 2583