Three drivers and two pedestrians lost their lives over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services.
A total of 17 motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend.
In addition, traffic officers made six arrests:
Breath testing was performed on 1 673 drivers at 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in the George service area. At 1,96 mg of alcohol/ 1 000 ml of breath, this is over eight times the legal limit of 0,24 mg/ 1 000 ml.
A total of 85 speeding offences were recorded and 178 fines in the amount of R223 950 were issued for a variety of reasons, ranging from driver offences to vehicle fitness violations.
Date | Location of crash | Fatalities |
Friday, 14 July 2017 21:30 |
R27 Silverstream | 1 pedestrian |
Friday, 14 July 2017 23:15 |
R27 Ganzekraal | 1 driver |
Friday, 14 July 2017 23:15 |
N2 Plettenberg Bay | 1 driver |
Saturday, 15 July 2017 8:30 |
N2 Sir Lowry’s Pass | 1 driver |
Sunday, 16 July 2017 18:50 |
N1 Paarl | 1 pedestrian |
Drivers under the influence put their own lives and those of their passengers in danger, as well as the lives of other road users. If you’re drinking, don’t drive or walk. Help us create booze-free roads. If you have friends or family who still drive under the influence, speak to them before they get into trouble with the law.
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Kenny Africa
Provincial Traffic Chief
Department of Transport and Public Works
Tel: 021 483 5114/ 7823
Cell: 084 562 4574
Email: Kenneth.Africa@westerncape.gov.za
Jacques Mostert
Provincial Traffic Spokesperson
Department of Transport and Public Works
Tel: 021 483 7897
Cell: 082 820 0621
Email: Jacques.Mostert2@westerncape.gov.za