Gauteng Traffic Police arrest reckless drivers on provincial freeways
Gauteng Traffic Police arrested 43 motorists for reckless and negligent driving, with speeds recorded as high as 188km/h on major freeways across the province.
Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) have arrested 43 motorists for reckless and negligent driving during high-speed enforcement operations on provincial freeways.
According to the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, the suspects – aged between 21 and 44 – were caught driving between 148 km/h and 188 km/h in 120 km/h zones. The operations were conducted on key routes, including the N4 from Emalahleni to Pretoria, the N1 towards Johannesburg, and the R21 OR Tambo Freeway to Pretoria.
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Among those apprehended was a 37-year-old motorist driving a grey BMW, who was clocked at 188 km/h on the N4 freeway. The driver was immediately arrested.
The department said the offenders were charged with reckless and negligent driving, with an alternative charge of exceeding the prescribed speed limit.
GTP spokespersons have urged motorists to observe speed limits and prioritise road safety, particularly on high-traffic routes.
Authorities warned that similar enforcement operations will continue throughout the province to curb dangerous driving behaviour.
