Greater than 2 000 motorists have been arrested nationwide for varied driving offences because the begin of the festive season on 1 December, stories the Street Site visitors Administration Company (RTMC).
Statistics present that 2 241 motorists have been arrested for drunken driving, excessive pace, driving with out licences and violation of permits, amongst different issues. This comes because the nation prepares for the second peak in site visitors volumes on nationwide roads this week as extra travellers will likely be making their strategy to varied locations for Christmas and New Yr celebrations.
Departmental Consultant Legislation enforcement businesses have remained on excessive alert and have carried out greater than 188 roadblocks through which 611 148 autos have been stopped and checked. Greater than 100 960 site visitors fines have been issued. Proof exhibits that some motorists proceed to function unroadworthy autos on public roads putting the lives of different motorists in danger. Greater than 4 200 autos have since been discontinued from working.
A complete of 324 motorists have been arrested for drunken driving. The best alcohol arrest was in Gauteng, between Lever and New Street in Midrand. The best dashing arrest was on the N1 path to Bloemfontein, Free State the place a motorist was caught driving at 191km/hour in a 120km zone.
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