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Twelve Road Traffic Fatalities on Western Cape Roads this Weekend

18 May 2015

From 15 to 17 May 2015, 23 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 1 747 vehicles stopped as part of the Provincial Traffic services safety campaign. Seven (7) pedestrians, three (3) passengers and two (2) drivers were among the road traffic fatalities reported this weekend.

A total of 1 025 drivers were screened for (being under suspicion of) driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in 16 arrests.

The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Laingsburg at 1,11mg/1000ml, which was four (4) times the legal limit of 0,24mg/1000ml.

A total of 4 039 vehicles were screened for speeding of which 419 speeding offences were recorded.  A total of 164 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness to the amount of R 217 800.

Highest speeds recorded:

  • 167 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 in the Brackenfell service area.
  • 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N2 in the Swellendam service area.
  • 101 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the N2 in the Knysna service area.

Five (5) arrests:

  • 2 dagga arrests in Brackenfell.
  • 1 reckless and negligent driving arrest in Mossel Bay.
  • 1 stolen vehicle arrest in Caledon.
  • 1 dagga arrest in Beaufort West.

Twelve (12) road traffic fatalities reported:

Friday, 15 May 2015

Greater Cape Metropole:

Bishops Court – 1 Driver
Brackenfell – 1 Passenger
Manenberg - 2 Pedestrian

Saturday, 16 May 2015

Greater Cape Metropole:

Kraaifontein – 1 Passenger
Phillipi East – 1 Pedestrian
Pinelands – 1 Pedestrian

West Coast:

Vanrhynsdorp – 1 Passenger and 1 Pedestrian

Sunday, 17 May 2015

Greater Cape Metropole

Elsies Rivier – 1 Pedestrian
Maitland – 1 Driver
Parow – 1 Pedestrian

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Byron la Hoe
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Department of Transport and Public Works
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E-mail: Byron.laHoe@westerncape.gov.za

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