WESTERN CAPE NEWS - Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 109 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoint and speed control operations across the province on the week of 24 to 30 August - 11 724 vehicles were stopped and checked.
A total of 112 speeding offences were recorded and 1 582 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness in the total amount of R1 478 250.
Five vehicles were impounded and 32 were discontinued for unroadworthiness.
The highest speeds recorded were as follows:
- 154 km/h in a 120 km/h zone
- 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone
- 114 km/h in a 80 km/h zone
- 89 km/h in a 70 km/h zone
Disaster Management Act
A total of 8 charges were laid under the Disaster Management Act and fines to the total value of R10 800 were issued.
National Road Traffic Act and Criminal Procedure Act
A total of 34 arrests were made for the following offences:
- 21 x driving under the influence of alcohol
- 4 x fraudulent documentation
- 4 x reckless/ negligent driving
- 1 x stolen goods
- 2 x goods overloading
- 2 x speeding
A total of 16 fatalities were recorded:
- 3 x driver
- 4 x passenger
- 9 x pedestrian
The renewal of motor vehicle licences which expired in March, April and May can be done until 22 September 2020.
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