Gauteng law enforcement agencies have intensified action against non-compliant learner transport operators, issuing fines and impounding vehicles during a targeted operation in Kagiso last week.

According to the Department of Community Safety spokesperson, Sello Maremane, the Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), together with Mogale City’s Public Safety, conducted an Integrated Learner Transport Operation focusing on vehicles operating around Madiba High School, Ahmed Timol Secondary School, Tsakani Primary School and Kagiso Senior Secondary School.

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He confirmed the operation resulted in 40 fines being issued for various offences, including operating unroadworthy vehicles, failure to produce Professional Driving Permits (PrDPs), overloading, unsafe driving and other traffic violations. In addition, three vehicles were impounded for non-compliance.

Maremane added that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety and protect learners on Gauteng roads.

“These operations form part of the provincial government’s integrated approach to improve road safety and protect learners, who remain among the most vulnerable road users,” he said.

He continued that law enforcement will continue to act against non-compliant operators.

“Law enforcement agencies will continue to take decisive action against operators who disregard traffic laws and place the lives of learners at risk,” Maremane said.

Authorities have urged all road users to obey traffic laws, act responsibly, and prioritise safety to prevent road crashes and fatalities.