Provincial Traffic Services play a key role in making the Western Cape safer with their 24/7 presence on our roads, 365 days a year. The following weekly results illustrate the impact of their presence, as well as informing operational planning. This evidence-based approach to law enforcement ensures that we use data and learning to become more effective in our mission to reduce road deaths in the province.
Provincial Traffic Inspectors conducted a total of 297 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations; and stopped and checked 25 755 vehicles across the Western Cape.
A total of 6 928 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. Fourteen vehicles were impounded and 114 were discontinued for being unroadworthy.
A total of 199 cell phone notices and 853 moving violation notices were issued, ranging from overtaking across barrier lines; overtaking in the face of oncoming traffic; inconsiderate driving; stopping…
