VIDEO: When will Mogale Traffic act?
Many fear that a serious accident is looming and maybe then their complaints will be heard.
When will Mogale City’s Traffic Department do something about the serious traffic violations at the intersection of Chamdor and Albertina Sisulu Roads?
The NEWS constantly receives this and other questions via telephone calls, letters and on social media.
The NEWS team, consisting of journalists Amoryn Golden and Jacobus Myburgh and editor Janine Viljoen decided to monitor the situation at the intersection.
It was clear that from around 4.30pm traffic starts to build up and tension starts to build up as motorists take unnecessary chances, risking their lives.
The NEWS team immediately noticed numerous vehicles dashing through the orange traffic light on Albertina Sisulu Road while others patiently waited for their turn.
A police vehicle also sped through against the orange light, followed by another vehicle. It became apparent that if a government vehicle could do so, so could other motorists.
Two street hawkers were asked to share their opinions with the NEWS.
“Every day we fear for our lives here,” says David Amos who has been selling avocados at this traffic intersection for the past four years.
The other street hawker, who was handing out pamphlets, did not want to be named, but spoke of the numerous accidents he has witnessed there.
“I almost was run over by a truck that was not in its lane.”
Both Amos and his colleague say that they know a serious accident is bound to happen soon.
The obvious question remains: why does the Mogale City traffic officer sit with their cameras elsewhere under the trees and not at this intersection?
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The NEWS staff came up with a few solutions to help relieve this busy intersection:
• Installing a camera will help prevent vehicles from speeding through a red light
• Implementing indicating arrows to allow traffic on Albertina Sisulu Road to turn right
• A yield sign for motorists turning left, especially for those waiting under the train bridge
• A pointsman to regulate the traffic during peak hour
The clock is ticking and every day more and more motorists are gambling with their lives, but the question remains – when will something be done?
Many fear that a serious accident is looming and maybe then their complaints will be heard.
