Ekurhuleni launches road safety campaign

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Ald Tania Campbell has urged motorists to be vigilant on the roads this festive season to save lives.

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Campbell was speaking during the launch of the road safety campaign on the R554 in Leondale, where she also advised motorists undertaking long trips to take regular comfort breaks to avoid fatigue.

“It is also important that we appeal to drivers to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding as these are factors that have resulted in many deaths on our roads.”

She called on drivers to adhere to the rules of the road at all times.

“This includes having car seats for small children and ensuring that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up,” she said.

“Keeping a safe following distance and staying alert at all times are equally critical.”

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City of Ekurhuleni chief of police Major General Isaac Mapiyeye said the EMPD will focus on reducing fatalities and unroadworthy vehicles on the road, while increasing police visibility as the metro police ramp up crime prevention this festive season.

“Last year we had a high number of pedestrian fatalities.

“Most of them were caused by them walking on the road under the influence of alcohol, and not wearing visible clothing at night.

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“Motorists must also be on high alert for pedestrians and respect the rules of the road,” said Mapiyeye as he appeals to road users and the public to obey officers when giving them orders.

The city’s festive campaign will go on throughout December into the better part of January.

“All our units are ready and we shall make sure that there is no room for lawlessness this festive season in Ekurhuleni.

“For us to win this war, we shall require public participation. Hence our appeal to members of the community to share information on crime with us as and when such is available,” Mapiyeye said.

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