According to EMPD spokesperson Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago, the number of people caught driving in Brakpan without their licences increases on a weekly basis.
“In the past week alone, more than 150 drivers were fined for not having their driving licences with them in their vehicles,” he said.
“Drivers must understand that the worst case scenario would be for the officer to stop the driver from continuing with his or her journey until a driving licence is produced.”
In addition to these fines, 33 were issued to drivers for failing to produce a valid Professional Driving Permit, 48 for failing to renew their vehicle licences, one for not having a certificate of fitness and 14 for failing to display number plates.
“Fifteen fines were issued for jumping red lights, 32 for disregarding stop and yield signs, 20 for using cellphones without a hands-free kit, 10 for overloading and 46 for not wearing seatbelts,” said Kgasago.
“Three arrests were made for reckless driving, one for drunken driving and one for failing to furnish officers with a name and address.”
The EMPD also seized eight unroadworthy vehicles.
Speed enforcement operations in the Brakpan area over the past week resulted in the arrest of 41 speedsters.
The offenders were all caught along the R23.
“All the arrested speedsters have a date with a magistrate, to explain their irresponsible and dangerous actions,” added Kgasago.
