Taxi crash sparks renewed calls for road safety crackdown in Fourways
A collision between a minibus taxi and a private vehicle at the Cedar Avenue west and Cedar Road (R552) intersection has reignited long-standing fears among Broadacres residents, and Ward 94 councillor David Foley, over reckless driving and the urgent need for stronger traffic enforcement.
A collision between a minibus taxi and a private vehicle on Cedar Avenue in Broadacres has reignited long-standing safety concerns among residents and ward councillors about reckless driving on the busy route.
The accident, on January 14, occurred at the intersection of Cedar Avenue west and Cedar Road (R552), where traffic was backed up at the traffic light.
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According to eyewitness Brett Warren-Hansen, a Broadacres resident, the incident unfolded suddenly and violently. “I was about four cars back, sitting at the robot, when I just heard a loud bang and saw the red car spin around completely.
“The poor young lady driving was in shock, but luckily she works at the office park nearby and people heard the crash and came running to help her.”
Warren-Hansen said a taxi bus had been travelling at speed in the left-hand turning lane, which is designated for left turns only, when it continued straight through the intersection as the traffic light was changing to orange. “The taxi struck a small red Suzuki, not quite head-on, but with enough force to spin the vehicle around completely.
“While the Suzuki is expected to be written off, no serious injuries were reported. The taxi veered off the road and crashed into the gardens of the adjacent business park.”
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Ward 94 councillor David Foley said the crash highlighted an issue he has raised repeatedly over the years. “This is an ongoing and very serious concern. Taxi drivers on this road are often reckless, driving at high speeds, using turning lanes to go straight, and even driving in the wrong lanes.”
He warned that such behaviour not only endangers motorists; it normalises dangerous driving. “When other drivers see taxis doing this every day without consequences, they start doing it too. That’s how chaos and accidents happen.”
Foley confirmed he is engaging with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to increase visibility and enforcement on Cedar Avenue and other main roads in the ward. “We need consistent law enforcement presence to minimise traffic violations and prevent accidents before someone is seriously injured or killed.”
Fourways Review reached out to JMPD for more information. It will be provided once it becomes available.
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