Motorists beware – Traffic Police are out and about
Traffic police visibility intensifies this transport month and ahead of the festive season. More on this morning's roadblock here.
Since October is transport month, the Randfontein Traffic Department got together with the Gauteng Provincial traffic officers and held a massive roadblock on the R28 on Wednesday, 4 October.
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The traffic officers have planned a schedule for the month which they will be acting on daily. They will be targeting taxis, heavy trucks and all the motorists making use of public roads. The Traffic Department believes that accidents are often the result of unroadworthy vehicles.
People should follow the rules of the road and that is why we are targeting everybody using public roads,” said Solly Mogapi, Assistant Superintendent of the Randfontein Traffic Police.
The Department will embark on an operation with the Taxi Association during which they will go to the public taxi ranks in Rand West City. The Department feels that by working together, they will be better able to identify problem areas.
Superintendent for the Randfontein Traffic Department, Solly Mogapi.
The Department plans the following for the month of October:
• Roadblocks
• Speed measuring
• Road safety promotions
• Pedestrian awareness campaigns
The Department wants to ensure safety in Rand West City and will show no mercy to motorists who break the law.
Read the 13 October edition of the Herald for statistics from the operation.
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