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Speedsters nabbed during EMPD operation

Three motorists were arrested during a two-day operation held by the EMPD last week.

Three motorists were arrested during a two-day operation held by the EMPD last week.

In Bedfordview on August 23, a man from Mpumalanga was caught travelling at 204km/h on the N3 between Gillooly’s Interchange and the Linksfield Road off-ramp.

When questioned by officers, the 47-year-old man stated he was rushing his friend to the nearest hospital after noticing Covid-19 symptoms.

The man was arrested and taken to the Bedfordview Police Station, while his passenger denied being infected with the virus when confronted by officers.

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Over the same weekend, two others were arrested for excessive speeding in Alberton.

A 34-year-old man was arrested for travelling at 168km/h with his nine-year-old son allegedly to fetch a birthday cake.

The third arrest was that of a 23-year-old woman caught travelling at 174km/h, who cited she was late for a dentist appointment.

The three apprehended were charged with reckless and negligent driving and will appear in the Palm Ridge and Germiston magistrate’s courts soon.

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