Gauteng Traffic Police warns against traffic violators
JOBURG – Motorists are advised to adhere to speed limits and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before taking long-distance trips.
Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) urged motorists to strictly adhere to the rules of the road at all times.
In a statement by spokesperson Sello Maremane, GTP encouraged all motorists to exercise extreme caution this week as many people were expected to return to work.
“Many major roads are expected to be heavily congested as holidaymakers are also expected to return to the province,” said Maremane.
The following roads are expected to see increased traffic:
- The N1 freeway from Polokwane to Pretoria.
- The N1 freeway from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg.
- The N4 freeway from Emalahleni to Pretoria.
- The N4 freeway from Rustenburg to Pretoria.
- The N3 freeway from Durban to Johannesburg.
- The N12 freeway from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg.
Motorists were advised to adhere to speed limits and ensure that their vehicles were roadworthy before taking long-distance trips.
Road users are advised to adhere to the prescribed speed limits and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy upon embarking on these long-distance trips. and plead with them to rest every 2 hours interval in order to avoid fatigue. pic.twitter.com/lqan0yWmlc
— GP Community Safety (@GP_CommSafety) January 10, 2021
“Many road fatalities the province has experienced this festive season have been attributed to excessive speeding, unsafe overtaking, reckless and negligent driving as well as driving under the influence of alcohol,” added Maremane.
Pedestrians were also urged to cross the roads only when it was safe to do so and avoid jaywalking at all costs.
Maremane added that GTP had noted a trend among motorists who intentionally delayed their trips, opting to drive late during the day and trying to catch up with the 9pm curfew.
“The Gauteng Traffic Police have observed that the high proportion of fatal crashes including pedestrian crashes occur during the night time, despite traffic volumes being lower during the time. We would like to warn these road users that the GTP will be on high alert and anyone driving after the 9pm curfew will be arrested on the spot.”
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