Between 15 and 21 December, in the midst of the Festive Season’s peak travel period, the Western Cape Mobility Department’s road safety review revealed continued pressure on the province’s road network.
During this period, 28 crashes were recorded across the province, resulting in the tragic loss of 30 lives. Alarmingly, 11 of those were pedestrians, once again highlighting pedestrian safety as a concern during the Festive Season.
Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement made 98 arrests, of which 56 accounted for driving under the influence of alcohol and 12 for possession of fraudulent documentation. A further 154 speeding offences were recorded, with the highest speed clocked at 161km/h in a 120km/h zone, placing all road users at risk.
To curb dangerous driving behaviour, Provincial Traffic Services implemented 196 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations across the Western Cape. During these operations, more than 30 000 vehicles were…
