19 people have lost their lives on the Western Cape roads this past week. Of these,10 were pedestrians, 3 each were motorcyclists, drivers, and passengers.
Furthermore, officials
arrested 51 suspects in the past 7 days, majority of these were for driving
under the influence of alcohol.
The Western Cape’s
Department of Mobility urged citizens to refrain from drinking and driving. Spokesperson,
Jandre Bakker says that if you are stopped by a traffic law enforcement officer
and the officer suspects that you are over the legal limit, you will be
arrested.
‘’Never drink and
drive. Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your judgement as a driver or a
cyclist. Do not drive or cycle when you have been drinking. Make other
arrangements to get home. If you are stopped by a traffic law enforcement
officer and the officer suspects that you are over the legal limit, you will be
arrested. If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, you
will have a criminal record,’’ said Bakker.
‘’Driving tired is as dangerous as driving drunk.
The urge to sleep can distract you from driving safely. If you are tired, pull
over and rest. On a long journey, plan to take rest breaks in safe places every
two hours or 200 km.,’’ he added.
Bakker further advised:
‘’If you drive a public transport vehicle, be extra careful throughout your
journey. Ensure the safety of your passengers at all times. If you experience a
breakdown, never allow your passengers to get out of the vehicle into the
roadway because this will endanger their lives. Make sure your vehicle is
roadworthy and that your operating licence is in order. Ensure that you and all
occupants are wearing a mask over their noses and mouths, and sanitising
regularly.’’
The Department recorded
222 speeding offences between 3 & 8 May, and
6 215 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to
vehicle fitness in the total amount of R5.7 million
Done By: Mitchum George
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