The Hawks have arrested two examiners of motor vehicles at a private Vehicle Testing Station in the Garden Route District on Friday, for alleged fraudulent activities.
This follows several months of investigation and evidence
gathering, between the Hawks and officials from the Department of Transport and
Public Works’ Transport Administration and Licensing Directorate.
The arrests were made following suspicions of alleged
fraudulent activities, including the issuing of Certificates of Roadworthiness
for unroadworthy vehicles – with vehicles often not even appearing at the
testing station before the issuing of a CRW.
Western Cape’s Mobility MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie, welcomed
the arrest.
“We have a responsibility to keep our roads safe for all
road users. Unscrupulous and criminal officials or private sector testing
station operators who make themselves guilty of fraud or corruption in this
space must know that they endanger the lives of children, families and all road
users when they allow unroadworthy vehicles and unqualified drivers onto our
roads.”
“Failed or worn brakes on a bus, truck, minibus – or any
vehicle for that matter – could lead to a catastrophic crash with multiple
fatalities. Perpetrators must know that we show zero tolerance for these crimes
and we trust that the National Prosecuting Authority will act swiftly to ensure
successful prosecutions.”
“We know the immense trauma and grief caused by just one
accident with multiple passengers killed, especially if it could have been
avoided. Cutting corners with road safety checks is simply not worth it. We all
have a responsibility to play our part in making sure our roads are safe for
everyone,” concluded Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape’s Mobility MEC.
Done by: Mitchum George
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