Thursday, November 22, 2012

3,309 motorists arrested over October transport month


Athenkosi Mvane
22 November 2012

Road Traffic Management today said October was a significant month in the transport fraternity as it focused on massive public education campaigns.

RTM spokesperson Ashref Ishmail said that 3,309 motorists were arrested during October Public Transport Month.

The department’s Decade of Action 2011/2012 campaign seeks to reduce the number of crashes in the country by 50% by the year 2020.

Ishmail said “311 drivers were arrested for drunken driving, 38 for reckless and negligent driving, 856 for excessive speeding, while 17 661 vehicles were impounded.”

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