Enforcement and emergency services square for a busy week
29 May 2023
In the past week, the
City’s enforcement agencies made 276 arrests and recorded 57 604 offences.
However, it’s the nearly 30 000 speeding offences in the last week that
are cause for concern going into predicted wet weather this week.
More than half of the offences recorded by the Traffic Service in the past week related to speeding.
Among the speeds recorded: 139 km/h in a 60 km/h zone; 137 km/h in a 70km/h zone and 150 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
'Odds are that the number of speeding offences are far higher, and there are many competing arguments trying to justify people's continued disregard for the law. The problem is, going from zero to a hundred in ten seconds doesn't work quite the same way in the reverse. It's a challenge in dry conditions to slow down or react to hazards on the road – we have a fair bit of rain in the forecast this week, that'll likely aggravate the situation. I appeal to our road users to hit the brakes and consider their actions. Even where a motor vehicle accident is not too serious, it is still a massive inconvenience to all involved, and causes unnecessary traffic snarl ups. We all need to do our part to ensure safer roads, and that includes making sure that our vehicles are up to the task, but more importantly, that we drive responsibly, at all times,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
In the past week, Traffic officers also arrested 40 motorists – 30 for driving under the influence of alcohol and ten for reckless and negligent driving.
They also impounded 236 public transport vehicles and executed 1 912 warrants of arrest.
Metro Police officers made 70 arrests and issued 3 016 fines.
At a roadblock in Khayelitsha on Sunday, 28 May 2023, officers stopped 45 vehicles and arrested 11 of the drivers for drunken driving, aged between 24 and 47.
During the past week, the City's Law Enforcement Department officers made 166 arrests and issued 3 635 notices for various transgressions.
Over the weekend, the Public Emergency Communication Centre logged 1 754 incidents, including 843 calls for medical assistance, 47 domestic violence cases, 116 cases of assault, as well as 68 motor vehicle and pedestrian vehicle accidents.
Residents are reminded to report any suspicious and or criminal behaviour by phoning the PECC on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone and 107 from a landline.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
