Two men were caught on camera stealing diesel from a stationary truck. Image: SA Trucker / Facebook
Two men were caught on camera siphoning diesel from a truck that was parked at the Nkomazi toll gate on the N4 in Mpumalanga.
Two men were caught on camera stealing diesel from a stationary truck. Image: SA Trucker / Facebook
Two men were caught on camera allegedly siphoning diesel from a truck that was parked at the Nkomazi toll gate on the N4 in Mpumalanga.
The area where the two men allegedly stole fuel from has been reported to be hotspot where criminals target trucks and other vehicles.
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According to one reader this incident took place at the Kaapmuiden toll plaza. The clip posted by SA Trucker shows the men stealing fuel in full view of other motorists.
The clip highlights how easy it is for criminals to siphon fuel from stationary vehicles.
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Watch the incident below:
Road safety advocacy group Arrive Alive says all road users should learn defensive driving techniques.
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Arrive Alive mentions these three important rules:
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We have to drive within our ability. Elderly drivers are good at using their experience to compensate for lack of physical strength, reduced eyesight, hearing etc. They drive defensively by adjusting their time of travel and where they drive, Arrive Alive says.