Cape Town — The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) revealed that more than 7 000 people were arrested for various offences that included speeding, drunk driving and attempted bribery.
In an update provided on Saturday, the RTMC’s Simon Zwane said 7 448 people were arrested in total between 1 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Zwane said 455 people were arrested for alleged drunk driving in the Eastern Cape during December, The Citizen reported.
He also revealed that the highest breath alcohol level recorded was 2.47mg per 1000ml on the R61 in the Eastern Cape on 27 December, while the highest speed recorded was 209km/h in a 120km/h zone on the N1 in Limpopo on 17 December.
7448 people were arrested on
SA roads over the festive period for various offences including
among others drunken driving, speeding, and attempted bribery. The
highest breath alcohol level recorded was 2.47mg/1000ml on the R61 in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape on the 27th of December.— Road Traffic Management Corporation (@TrafficRTMC) January 4, 2025
Zwane said more than a million motorists were also checked since the new year kicked in.
“As of January 1, a total of 1 157 032 vehicles were stopped and checked by Road Traffic Authorities as part of the festive season enforcement plan aimed at promoting safety on national roads. Officers issued 408 783 written charges for various traffic violations and 6034 vehicles were discontinued,” he said.
He urged motorists to remain vigilant, patient and respectful of the rules on the roads as the festive season comes to an end.
“The RTMC continues to caution motorists to be cautious when driving under rainy conditions. Drivers are reminded to do the following when driving in rainy conditions: Put lights on, reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid the use of cell phones and other distractions,” Zwane said.
We call for vigilance,
patience and respect for the rules of the road as the festive season
holidays come to an end and travellers prepare to return home.Roads leading out of coastal areas are expected to experience high traffic volumes and officers have been deploying. pic.twitter.com/yEQ5o1gYlj
— Road Traffic Management Corporation (@TrafficRTMC) January 4, 2025
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
