WC roadblocks resulted in 16 drivers being arrested

Loyiso Langeni
18 November 2014

Western Cape Traffic Authorities conducted 24 roadblocks across the province over the weekend and 1 079 vehicles were stopped and checked.

Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said 701 drivers were screened for alcohol and 16 drunken drivers were arrested.

Africa said the highest reading that was recorded was 1.09 mg/1 000 ml and that was in Knysna region four times over the legal limit of 0.24 mg/1 000ml.

“We also tested a speed of 7 758 vehicles and we prosecuted 175 vehicles for exceeding the speed limit. The total amount of fine that we issued was R120 520,” Africa added.   

Meanwhile also during the roadblocks other arrests include two people for producing false documentation in Somerset West and Brackenfell.

One person was arrested for bribery and another for reckless and negligent driving both in Somerset West. One person was also arrested in Brackenfell for being in possession of drugs. 79 fines were also issued for various traffic violations. 

Over the weekend there were ten fatalities reported.  

Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa in the Winelands area one pedestrian got killed in the motor vehicle accident. In the Edenberg Karoo two passengers died in an accident involving two cars. A taxi overturned in Laingsburg leaving one person dead.

“In the Metropole in Brecknfell one driver died. In Delft a passenger was knocked over by a car. In Mowbray, Grassy Park, Maitland, one person died.” Africa said