29 July 2014
Western Cape Traffic Authorities conducted
24 roadblocks over the past weekend of which 1 969 vehicles were stopped
and checked.
602 drivers were tested for alcohol of which 26 drunken drivers were arrested.
Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said
the highest reading recording was reading of 1.09mg/1000 ml and that was on the
N2 near Caledon
The total amount of money fines that were
issued was R82 300.
The highest speed recorded in the Western Cape in the weekend was
152km/h in a 120km/h zone and that was on the N1 outside Beaufort West
Meanwhile also during the roadblocks one
person was arrested for being in possession of false documentation in the
Beaufort West area.
Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said
six fatalities were recorded on the provincial roads over the weekend
“Two drivers died in separate accident in
the Metro and another two pedestrian in separate accident died in the Metro
area and Saturday evening on the N7 outside Louriesburg a driver lost a control
of his vehicle and he lost his life in this accident and near Villiersdorp
another driver lost control his vehicle and he also died in this accident.”
Africa added.
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