MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Provincial Traffic law enforcement officers have stopped 18 629 vehicles between April 2 and 13, a period that also covers the Easter holiday season.
These vehicles were stopped in the 14 road blocks that are currently being conducted on various roads across the province.
The law enforcement operations are placed on roads that link the province with Limpopo, Gauteng, KZN provinces, as well as the Kingdom of eSwatini and Mozambique.
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Of the vehicles stopped, 10 drivers were issued with notices to discontinue their vehicles from being on the road due to their defects.
About 14 motorists were arrested for various offences ranging from excessive speeding and failure to produce valid documentation, among others.
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A further 464 summonses were issued during this period. The law enforcement operations are supported by, among others, SAPS, SANDF officials and other stakeholders.
