The festive season is marked by high traffic volumes along arterial routes, and the EMPD said it will be taking a zero tolerance approach with regard to drunken driving and reckless driving, un-roadworthy vehicles and revelers bent on causing mayhem.
The EMPD promises visible and proactive enforcement throughout the festive period.
EMPD spokesperson Supt Wilfred Kgasago said road safety is the responsibility of all road-users.
Kgasago encouraged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are fit to be on the road and that they possess valid documentation.
“Cyclists are also encouraged to wear safety head-gear and pedestrians are advised to desist from jay-walking and using the freeways and are urged to wear visible clothing at night,” said Kgasago.
The EMPD further commits to make the city safer for all its citizens and those visiting by intensifying visibility patrols, targeting both crime and accident hotspots, as well as all places vulnerable to criminality.
“Members of the community are urged to report criminal activities taking place or activities they suspect are about to take place – our partnerships will eventually bring to fruition our efforts intended to render a dent to criminality and to greatly reduce fatalities on our roads,” said Kgasago.
EMPD chief Hlula Msimang said he would like to wish the Ekurhuleni community a peaceful and safe festive season and he implores drivers to be considerate at all times and to act in a responsible manner on the roads.
“Let us obey the rules of the road to the letter so as to arrive comfortably and safely at our destinations.
“Let us ensure that safety belts are used and that children are also properly restrained during the road trips, “said Msimang.
He urged motorists to plan thoroughly for the journeys they will be undertaking and to identify safe way points in order to avert the dangerous element of fatigue.
