WC traffic department roadblock statistics

Athenkosi Mvane
28 April 2013

The Western Cape Traffic Department held 12 roadblocks on Friday night throughout the province on the main and national routes.

1 448 drivers were tested for alcohol, from which 7 were arrested.

A total of R110 200 was written in fines.

Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said that 12 751 vehicles were tested for speed and of that 1 021 drivers were arrested for exceeding the speed limit.

“The highest speed recorded was 188 km/h in a 120 km/h zone near Brackenfell, and there were two fatalities on the roads thus far; two pedestrians were knocked down in separate incidents” Africa added.