WC Traffic Authorities held roadblocks over the weekend

Mluleki Mrwebi
21 July 2014

The Western Cape Traffic officials held 24 roadblocks over the weekend across the province.

1 949 vehicles were stopped in these roadblocks and 884 drivers were tested for alcohol.

Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said several drivers were arrested for various offences.

Africa said they arrested drivers for drunken driving, reckless and negligent driving. They also arrested one illegal immigrant in Mossel Bay.

Meanwhile several motorists were prosecuted on these roadblocks and issued with fines.  

Africa urged motorists to drive with care and tolerate each other more especially with the schools opening and the holiday makers returning home.

Africa said the total amount of fines issued was R 157 600 and the highest speed recorded in the Western Cape was 144 km/h on the N2 near Swellendam and there were fifteen fatalities reported over the weekend and out of those there were 7 pedestrians killed in different areas.