Motorists beware: Criminals strike on busy highways
N3 east, between Pavilion off-ramp and the EB Cloete interchange, was among the hotspots identified during a community support team patrol.
WITH lockdown regulations being relaxed, more people are travelling and motorists are warned to be extra vigilant, especially as the festive season approaches.
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Blue Security community and media liaison officer, Andreas Mathios said criminals are creating scenarios which cause damage to vehicles and force motorists to come to a stop on busy highways, where criminals are lying in wait to strike.
Mathios said more and more incidents are occurring which have been caused by placing rocks on key routes.
“Although the locations can change at any given time, the Blue Security Durban community support team patrolled major routes at 3.30am, on Thursday morning, in order to pinpoint some of the hotspots in and around greater Durban,” said Mathios.
These units were joined by ProAct neighbourhood watch volunteers and the following hotspots were identified:
*N2 north and south at Chesterville
*N3 east between Pavilion off-ramp and the EB Cloete interchange
If you are a victim anywhere in the Durban area, Mathios advised motorists to do the following:
1) If your vehicle develops a puncture try to keep driving on your flat wheel to a safe location and as far as you can from point of impact
2) Notify 10111 immediately and give a description of your car, including your number plate and location
3) Remain in your (locked) vehicle until help arrives
4) Avoid unnecessary usage of your mobile phone, which you will need for emergency communication
5) If you have a Blue Security App activate it and the control rim will facilitate your GPS location and activate first responders.
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