24 roadblocks held over the weekend
Imogen Vollenhoven
26
August 2013
The Western Cape Traffic
Authorities held 24 roadblocks over the weekend.
The roadblocks were held on
main and national roads in the province.
About 3 251 vehicles were
stopped on those roadblocks.
852 drivers were tested for
alcohol and 30 drunk drivers were arrested.
Western Cape Traffic Chief
Kenny Africa said that one person was arrested for false documentation, one
driver for reckless and negligent driving arrested.
“The total amount of fines was
R139 300, we also checked the speed of 13 550 vehicles of which we
prosecuted 1 491 drivers, the highest speed recorded in the Western Cape was
a 178k/ph in a 120k/ph zone on the N1 between Paarl and Brackenfell,” added
Africa.
He also said that there were 10
fatalities reported on the Western Cape
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