Traffic authorities are gearing up to intensify law enforcement to deal with lawlessness during New Year’s Eve festivities and the increased traffic volumes as holidays come to an end.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In a statement on Thursday, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said drunk driving operations will be scaled up in cities, towns and townships to prevent unnecessary loss of life.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 970 900 vehicles have been stopped and checked at 455 roadblocks nationwide since the start of the December holidays,\u201d RTMC said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A total of 2 565 unroadworthy vehicles were discontinued and 2 562 were impounded.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
More than 4013 motorists were arrested for drunken driving, excessive speeding and driving without driving licences, among others.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMotorists are advised to exercise extreme caution during this period because of heavy rainfalls in many parts of the country.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cDrivers must reduce speed, increase the following distance between their vehicles and put the headlights on when driving in wet and rainy conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cAll vehicle occupants must have their safety belts on all the time. Night time travel must be avoided as this is the time when most fatal crashes occur,\u201d RTMC said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Motorists have been reminded to avoid using regional roads wherever possible as parts of these roads are not in a good state.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Traffic volumes are expected to increase to between 1 500 and 2 000 vehicles an hour when holidaymakers return on 2 January 2022.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Source: South African Government News Agency<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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