Saturday, January 25, 2014

WC Traffic Authorities held several roadblocks across the province

Mluleki Mrwebi
25 January 2014

The Western Cape Traffic Authorities held several roadblocks across the province last night.

These roadblocks are held as part of trying to reduce drunken driving and road carnage on the roads.

Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said they arrested several drivers for various crimes.

Africa said four drunken drivers were arrested and the highest recording recorded was 0.92 mg and they also arrested one person for being in false documentation and another person reckless driving.

Meanwhile Kenny Africa said in these roadblocks there are prosecutors that can prosecute cases on the spot.

Africa said this has helped to prosecute drivers on the spot and reduce the backlog of cases. Africa also said they fined some of the drivers.

Africa said the amount of fines issued was R116 00,000 and the tested the speed of 148 vehicle and 33 drivers were prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit and there were no fatalities reported this weekend.

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