EMPD blitz on Olifantsfontein Road
Periodic law enforcement will be conducted at all problematic locations
EKURHULENI Metro Police conducted a blitz on Olifantsfontein Road on February 10 and 11 following a complaint by a motorist.
The driver, who uses the route daily, complained to Express about the lawlessness of motorists overtaking wherever they could.
Lt Col Wilfred Kgasago, metro police spokesman, said the operation was conducted from 6.30am to 8am.
On February 10, 40 summonses were issued and on February 11, 36 motorists were fined.
“Periodic law enforcement will be conducted at all problematic locations during both the morning and the afternoon peak periods,” Kgasago said.
Offences for which fines were issued were driving on the verge and shoulder of the public road, infringement of directional arrows, unlicensed motor vehicles and no driver’s licences.
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