Over
the weekend, Western Cape Traffic Department held 24 road blocks on the
provinces main roads.
2 595 vehicles were stopped with
771 drivers tested for alcohol.
25 Drunk drivers were arrested; two
taxis got impounded; while a driver was arrested for negligent driving.
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny
Africa said another driver was arrested for attempting to bribe officers.
“The total amount of fines issued
added up to R153 100, we tested the speed of 11 667 vehicles, out of
which we prosecuted 1 463 drivers.
The highest speed recorded for this
weekend was 210 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 between Paarl and Brackenfell”
Africa added.
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