Road users urged to be courteous

Over 60 law enforcement officers stopped more than 800 vehicles in the process.

December 19, 2018

Sheina Razack 1 minute read

During the launch of a safer festive season campaign that took place on December 11, the MMC for Community, Clr Vivienne Chauke, urged road users to obey the rules of the road.

Chauke said drivers need to be courteous to fellow road users during this holiday period in an effort to reduce the road carnage that normally occurs during the festive season.

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“With the looming industrial shut down, closing of schools, long road trips to holiday destinations, this period has high traffic volumes with revelers prone to high alcohol consumption which leads to vulnerability to crashes,” Chauke said.

“It is essential that we all do the right things and contribute to the reduction of avoidable crashes that are normally accompanied by unpleasant ramifications.”

During the launch, which took place on the N3 southbound between Grey Avenue onramp and Heidelberg turnoff, the metro, EMPD, EMS members, Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Department of Education officials distributed pamphlets on road safety, dangers of substance abuse and domestic abuse and motorists were wished a safe and enjoyable holiday period.

Although the objective of the launch was educational, 71 citations were issued for various offences, three vehicles discontinued, two people arrested for fraudulent documents and possession of dagga during the roadblock which took place between 9am and midday.