Mluleki Mrwebi
24
February 2014
Western Cape Traffic Officials held 24
roadblocks across the province over the weekend.
About 2 529 vehicles were stopped on
these roadblocks and 874 drivers were tested for alcohol.
Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said the highest
reading was recorded in Knysna and one person was arrested for overloading his
vehicle.
Africa said two men were
arrested in Delft for possession of
dagga and tick and another four drivers were arrested for the possession of
dagga in Vredendal.
Meanwhile several drivers were prosecuted
and arrested for various crimes.
Africa said they fined a
lot of drivers that do not adhere to the rules of the road.
He also said these
roadblocks are with the aim to reduce road fatalities and drunk driving.
Africa said the total
amount of fines issued is R 1 45 900-00 and there were six fatalities
report in the province.
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