The City of Cape Town says it is concerned about the number of incidents reported in the metro for pedestrian accidents.
According to the City, this past weekend, the Public
Emergency Communication Centre recorded 82 road accidents, and 28 of these
involved pedestrians, which is seven more than the previous weekend
PICTURE: PixabayRecently, the Centre also reported a 25% increase in
pedestrian accidents year-on-year.
In August, the City's enforcement agencies recorded nearly
200 offences of pedestrians illegally utilising the N2, and vehicles illegally
stopping to drop, or pick up passengers.
Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said in the
first three weeks of November, the Traffic Service has issued 283 fines for
pedestrians utilising the freeway.
‘’The accident statistics, but also the number of
complaints received about jaywalking, especially on the freeways, are cause for
concern. Not only do pedestrians gamble with their own lives by walking in
areas meant for motorised transport, but they are also putting the lives of
vehicle occupants at risk, should a collision occur. And, while some are
legitimate pedestrians walking from A to B, the reality is that criminal
elements also loiter on the roadways, to target motorists.’’
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