Speedster nabbed for travelling at 216km/h in Limpopo

The 45-year old man was driving a red Audi Sedan, which clocked 216km/h on the N1 near Mookgophong in Limpopo.


Limpopo Traffic Officials arrested a 45-year-old man for speeding on Sunday morning, reports Polokwane Review.

Spokesperson for the Department of Transport Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala said the man was caught driving at 216 km/h on the N1 in the Tobias area near Mookgophong. He was driving a red Audi sedan at the time of his arrest.

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“MEC Makhurupetje says there will be no space for speedsters on the roads this festive season and has declared Limpopo a zero tolerance zone,” he said.

Moremi-Taueatsoala concluded by saying that speeding will not be tolerated, as it is one of the main contributors to the many fatal accidents on Limpopo’s roads, especially the N1.

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