RTMC releases figures on top 5 Easter traffic offences
Over 4000 drivers were issued warnings for speeding.
MORE than 4000 drivers were issued speeding notices over the Easter weekend.
In a statement, the Road Traffic Management Corporation said in this past weekend, 4 153 drivers were issued warnings for speeding.
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“Preliminary reports indicate that driving at high speed, driving unlicenced vehicles and driving unroadworthy vehicles have been major offences in the past four days. 1 393 drivers were issued notices for not fastening seatbelts and 926 were driving vehicles with worn tyres,” said RTMC in a statement.
TOP 5 Traffic Offences #Easter
• 4 153 for driving at a high speed
• 1 946 for driving unlicensed v/h
• 1 909 for driving without drivers’ licenses
• 1 393 for drivers who were driving without fastening seatbelts
• 926 for driving v/h with worn tyres.— Road Traffic Management Corporation (@TrafficRTMC) April 2, 2018
RTMC added that motorists should at all times drive with extreme caution.
The corporation further urged members of the public to report any hazard they see on the roads by calling 0861 400 800.
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