CoCT concerned about pedestrian accidents in the metro

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

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Recently, 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.’’

 

Done By: Esona Mfazwe