From 11 to 13 September 2015, Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 441 vehicles in 21 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape. Eighteen road users died on the province’s roads this weekend.

A total of 1 467 drivers were screened for being under the influence of alcohol and 21 arrests were made.

The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Caledon. At 1.22 mg/1 000 ml, this is five times the legal limit of 0.24 mg/1 000 ml.

A total of 9 838 vehicles were screened for speeding and 853 speeding offences were recorded. A total of 260 fines in the amount of R 371 650 were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver fitness to vehicle fitness.

Highest Speeds Recorded

• 182 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 in the Brackenfell service area.
• 112 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the R62 in the Oudtshoorn service area.

Two Other Arrests

• One reckless and negligent driving arrest in Somerset West.
• One dagga arrest in Beaufort West.

Eighteen Road Fatalities Reported 

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