Several drivers arrested in the WC over the weekend
Mluleki
Mrwebi
10 February 2014
Africa also said
1 014 drivers were tested for alcohol.
Africa said they arrested
33 drunken drivers and the highest reading was recorded in Brackenfel and one
motorist was arrested for being in possession of tick.
He added that total amount of fines issued is R 1 32 650 and 1 165 drivers were prosecuted.
Africa said exceeding the
speed limit may lead to accidents and they have been very strict on the speed
limit.
Africa said these people
died in separate accidents in various areas and the causes of all these accidents
are not known.
The Western Cape Traffic Authorities held
roadblocks across the province over the weekend.
The Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa
said they stopped 2 327 vehicles in these roadblocks.
He added that total amount of fines issued is R 1 32 650 and 1 165 drivers were prosecuted.
Meanwhile the Authorities also checked the
speed limit on the roads.
He added that several drivers were arrested
and prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit and there were about nine
fatalities over the weekend.
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