RoadSafety awareness campaign with MEC Florence Radzilani at Kranskop Toll Plaza. Photo: RTMC/ Facebook
More than 4000 motorists arrested, over 3000 vehicles impounded this FESTIVE SEASON
RTMC reported that more than 4160 motorists have been arrested since the start of the festive season (1 December).
RoadSafety awareness campaign with MEC Florence Radzilani at Kranskop Toll Plaza. Photo: RTMC/ Facebook
Non-compliant motorists on South African roads faced the full arm of the law this festive season.
TOTAL NUMBER OF ARRESTED MOTORISTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported that more than 4160 motorists have been arrested since the start of the festive season.
According to RTMC, majority were held for drunken driving while others were detained for producing false documents and driving public transport contrary to operating permits.
“Public transport operators are again reminded that their drivers have proper documents to drive and the vehicles are used on permitted routes and are not overloaded,” the entity cautioned.
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RTMC REPORT ON IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
RTMC also reported that more than 1738 vehicles have been discontinued and 3340 impounded since the start of the festive season on 1 December.
Furthermore, RTMC also warned that severe consequences will faced by those found operating contrary to the rules.
Meanwhile, the entity has also advised motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions.
This after the South African Weather Services has forecasted rain in many parts of the country.
With some travellers starting to make back from holidays, the roads are expected to see a slight increase in traffic volumes from 27 December.
RTMC EMPHASIS ON ROAD SAFETY MEASURES
The RTMC has urged motorists to reduce speed, keep a safe following distance, have lights on and avoid crossing flooded bridges.
“Motorists must also ensure that vehicles are in a roadworthy state. Lights, wipers, windscreens, brakes and tyres must be checked before the start of the journey,” the entity warned.
RTMC reminded motorists that Officers will not hesitate to discontinue or impound vehicles that are not roadworthy.
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