28 October 2014
Western Cape Traffic Authorities over the
weekend conducted 24 roadblocks across the province of which 2 539
motorists were stopped and checked and 1 5 86 drivers were tested for alcohol.
Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said
during the roadblocks 39 drivers were arrested for drunk driving.
Africa said the highest reading recorded
was a reading of 1,35mg per 1000ml and that was in the Swellendam area.
We also arrested one person for being in
possession of false documentation and one person for being in possession of
dagga.
The total amount of fines we issued was R
283 250.
Meanwhile also during the roadblocks
11 678 motorists were tested for speeding of which 974 motorists were
prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit, of which the highest speed recorded
was 201km per hour in a 120 zone.
Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said
over the weekend sixteen fatalities were recorded on the provinces roads.
Africa said six drivers died in motor
vehicle accidents and another four passengers died.
Africa said in the one accident one driver
and three passengers died after the driver had lost control and collided with a
tree.
Africa said In Wellington a head on
collision occurred where both drivers died.
“In total this bring fatalities total to
sixteen for the weekend Africa added.
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