More than 2 000 motorists have been arrested nationwide for various driving offences since the start of the festive season on 1 December, reports the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).
Statistics show that 2 241 motorists have been arrested for drunken driving, high speed, driving without licences and violation of permits, among other things. This comes as the country prepares for the second peak in traffic volumes on national roads this week as more travellers will be making their way to various destinations for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Departmental Representative Law enforcement agencies have remained on high alert and have conducted more than 188 roadblocks in which 611 148 vehicles were stopped and checked. More than 100 960 traffic fines were issued. Evidence shows that some motorists continue to operate unroadworthy vehicles on public roads placing the lives of other motorists at risk. More than 4 200 vehicles have since been discontinued from operating.
A total of 324 motorists were arrested for drunken driving. The highest alcohol arrest was in Gauteng, between Lever and New Road in Midrand. The highest speeding arrest was on the N1 route to Bloemfontein, Free State where a motorist was caught driving at 191km/hour in a 120km zone.
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