Monday, June 22, 2009

Seven arrested for speeding in Bellville and Athlone

By Yamkela Xhaso
22 June

2 415 speeding offences were recorded this weekend as traffic authorities toughen up against illegal drag racers between Bellville and Athlone.

Moqamad Mustapha from city’s traffic services said five people were arrested for reckless and negligent driving for exceeding speed limits in 60 kilometre-an-hour road between Klipfontein and Jan Smuts Drive.

“There were 110 unlicensed drivers, 55 other offences and 8 motor vehicles were suspended for being unroadworthy”

Along Morddedam Road, Bellville South, two motor vehicles collided towards Teinie Meyer Street and both drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Four motorists received fines ranged from 1 000 rands and 72 other offences were registered.

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