Three motorists were arrested during a two-day operation held by the EMPD last week.
In Bedfordview on August 23, a man from Mpumalanga was caught travelling at 204km/h on the N3 between Gillooly’s Interchange and the Linksfield Road off-ramp.
When questioned by officers, the 47-year-old man stated he was rushing his friend to the nearest hospital after noticing Covid-19 symptoms.
The man was arrested and taken to the Bedfordview Police Station, while his passenger denied being infected with the virus when confronted by officers.
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Over the same weekend, two others were arrested for excessive speeding in Alberton.
A 34-year-old man was arrested for travelling at 168km/h with his nine-year-old son allegedly to fetch a birthday cake.
The third arrest was that of a 23-year-old woman caught travelling at 174km/h, who cited she was late for a dentist appointment.
The three apprehended were charged with reckless and negligent driving and will appear in the Palm Ridge and Germiston magistrate’s courts soon.
