18 August 2014
Western Cape Traffic Authorities over the
weekend conducted 26 roadblocks across the province of which a total of
2 625 vehicles were stopped and checked.
1 114 drivers were screened for
alcohol and 36 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence for
alcohol.
Provincial Spokesperson for the Department
of Transport and Public Works Al-Ameen Kafaar said a total of 1
114 drivers were screened for driving under the influence of alcohol resulting
in 36 arrests.
The highest breath alcohol
reading was recorded in Swellendam at 1.16 mg/1 000 ml which was four times the
legal limit of 0.24mg/1 000ml.
A total of 8 688 vehicles were
screened for speeding of which 714 speeding offences were recorded.
296 fines were issued for
various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. The fines
amounted to R307 200.
Meanwhile during the roadblocks one person
was arrested for reckless and negligent driving in Somerst West.
One person was arrested for being in
possession of dagga in Brackenfell and another was arrested also in Brackenfell
for fraud.
“Eight people died in the provincial roads
over the weekend Kafaar added.
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