Traffic officials get ready for rush
Law-enforcement authorities within the Sekhukhune region have prepared themselves to ensure that the area is safe, accessible and peaceful during the festive season
BURGERSFORT – Law-enforcement authorities within the Sekhukhune region have prepared themselves to ensure that the area is safe, accessible and peaceful during the festive season.
Chief traffic director, Mr Victor Lekwadu highlighted that the traffic volume in Tubatse had grown. “The R37 and R555 are flooded by motor vehicles particularly this time of the year. With our joined efforts we can curb this scary challenge.”
“Our traffic officers will be policing all the roads that are coming in and out of Burgersfort at all times. Be patient when directed by a point man at an intersection. Failing to comply to his or her direction is an offence,” he warned.
“The perpetrator who commit an infringement for none compliance will be prosecuted and be punished. This season’s theme is “Together we can save more lives.”
Lekwadu gave these tips to road users:
• Make sure that your vehicle is roadworthy before embarking on your trip.
• Adjust speed to prevailing conditions.
• The higher the speed the longer the braking distance and the more difficult it is to control the vehicle in the process of stopping. Do not speed.
• Exercise patience and tolerance on the road.
• Avoid alcohol during the trip, Do not drink and drive/ walk.
• Do not slow down at a crash scene as this can cause an obstruction to other road users and result in secondary accidents.
• Plan long trips with sufficient rest stops and viewing time for enjoying the beautiful scenery that South Africa is blessed with.
• Drive as if you are driving for others as well, be constantly aware of your surroundings and drive defensively. Road rage is a reality – do not be the cause or the perpetrator it never ends pleasantly.
• Take special care when driving in areas where there are stray animals.
• Don’t drive an unsafe vehicle.
• Only overtake when it is safe to do so.
• Maintain a safe following distance when travelling – observe the three-seconds rule.
• Pedestrians must wear visible and bright clothing, especially at night and during inclement weather.
• Keep headlights on during inclement weather to increase visibility.
