The City of Cape Town has expressed concern about the high number of pedestrians who are involved in accidents. According to the city, five pedestrians were killed in road accidents over the past week.
COURTESY: X - @CapeTownFreewayDuring the period, officers also recorded the
death of two motorcyclists who had been involved in collisions with motor
vehicles – one past Camps Bay, and the other in Ottery.
The City says some of the pedestrians are hit by cars on
highways where the chance of survival is very low.
Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith,
says motorists and pedestrians need to be more careful on the roads. He says
people treat traffic fines as suggestions
‘’Road safety remains one of our biggest challenges, and
the number of pedestrian fatalities is quite simply alarming. The City conducts
enforcement operations along our highways as far as our resources allow. Fines
are issued to pedestrians who enter roadways, and we act against speeding and
motorists driving recklessly. I have also called for increased enforcement of
intersections, to reduce the risks to pedestrians in communities. Far too many
motorists treat traffic signs as suggestions, often with devastating
consequences.’’
‘’Equally devastating is the number of pedestrian
fatalities on our highways. Not only is there a very low chance of survival for
the pedestrian, but there is also secondary trauma and risk of injury to the
other road users involved. I want to appeal to pedestrians to walk only where it
is safe, and legal to do so. To motorists, please be incredibly alert to your
surroundings at all times, and obey not only the speed limit, but all rules of
the road. The City will also renew its engagements with the Western Cape
Government and Sanral to install durable fencing or walls along the major
highways,’’ added Smith.
Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa
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