Residents in the west of Pretoria have demanded that the metro urgently implement speed controls at a busy and “dangerous” street in the area.
Residents said that Moot Street was dangerous and has claimed the lives of “many” in the past.
“Speeding is a big problem and something must definitely be done about it,” said local Ronel van Dyk.
One of the persons who most recently died in an accident at the street is Tebogo Sibanaoni.
ALSO READ: Moot residents concerned about ‘dangerous’ sidewalks
Sibanaoni was a care worker at Uncle Ben’s Den in Hermanstad, a shelter for the homeless and elderly managed by Van Dyk.
She said Sibanaoni was traveling in the vehicle involved in the deadly collision on 19 May.
The accident happened on the corner of Moot and Caledon streets. A motorbike collided with a vehicle trying to turn into Moot Street.
Van Dyk said more speed controls such as traffic-calming humps needed to be implemented in the street.
Hercules CPF member Ricky Louw also said more speed bumps should be built to slow down cars in the street.
“People travelling on that road have no regard for traffic signs and we want the municipality to intervene and add more speed bumps.”
Paramedic at Ambu-Link ambulance services Xander Loubser said according to statistics, Moot Street was “not a high-accident zone”.
“However, when an accident takes place in that street, it is usually a very serious accident,” he said.
ALSO READ: Jan Niemand Park residents worried about ‘dangerous’ pothole
“This was usually because of the fact that people did not obey traffic rules.”
He urged motorists to always remain safe and vigilant.
“Accidents happen everywhere and people drive recklessly everywhere,” he said.
Local ward councillor Elma Nel said speed humps would not be allowed to be built in Moot Street.
“Moot Street is a supply road, which means, for instance, an ambulance can use this road if they need to get somewhere fast.”
Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.
For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites:
For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
