Motorists driving on the N12 are urged to exercise caution on the off-ramp towards Klipfontein.
This comes after a WhatsApp message was forwarded many times on Saturday, December 21.
The text read, “We have encountered spikes on the N12 off-ramp towards Klipfontein Garage. Please be vigilant when passing there.”
Jacques Broodryk, AfriForum’s chief spokesperson on Community Safety said criminals use various techniques to force vehicles to stop, from spikes placed on the road to stones blocking the road.
“AfriForum encourages motorists who drive on these routes to be vigilant. AfriForum also appeals to the public that if they are aware of cases like this, they will report it to the police and their nearest AfriForum neighbourhood watch,” concluded Broodryk.
AfriForum would also like to remind the public of the following safety tips about the incidents:
– Under no circumstances must the car be stopped after an incident in which the vehicle’s tyres, windscreen, or other parts have been damaged. Continue driving as far as possible to a safe destination.
– Contact your local neighbourhood watch, a security company, or emergency services immediately and inform them of the incident. Give full details of the object used in the trap and provide its address or location. This will prevent attacks on motorists who may be targeted after you similarly.
– Make sure your mobile phone is charged before you hit the road.
– Share your location with loved ones, especially when traveling alone.
– Be prepared and get into the habit of looking ahead in the road to spot any threats, foreign objects, or people on or along the road in time.
– Save the contact numbers of the emergency services, neighbourhood watch, or security company on your phone.
– Consider installing an emergency service application, such as the AfriForum 911 panic button application, on your phone. This application is free on the Google Play Store (for Android devices) and the App Store (for iOS devices).
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Join your nearest AfriForum neighbourhood watch. Visit www.afriforumbuurtwag.co.za for more information.
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