Tshwane metro cops launch Easter road safety operations
During the launch, two roadworthiness testing vehicles were also unveiled.
Tshwane metro police along with the emergency services launched the Easter road safety operations on Thursday.
The event was held along the N1 north, just before the Carousel Toll Plaza, in the north of Pretoria.
“While there are restrictions in place, these are not nearly as extensive as the restrictions on movement of people in 2020, which will likely impact on road traffic and road safety over the Easter weekend period,” mayor Randall Williams said.
At the launch, two mobile roadworthiness testing vehicles were unveiled.
“These two vehicles were donated to the Tshwane metro police and the city of Tshwane by the Road Traffic Management Corporation,” Williams said.
“These specialised mobile roadworthiness testing trucks are fitted with heavy duty car and truck brake testers, heavy hydraulic play detectors, wheel alignment indicators, head lamp aimers and emissions testers.”
He said while this Easter weekend once again took place under national state of disaster due to the Covid-19 pandemic with eased regulations, this would be reflected in the statistics for this year as the impact on road traffic and road safety would be adjusted.
“According to the RTMC annual traffic report, one in ten or 10% of fatal road crashes are caused by factors such as burst or smooth tyres, faulty brakes, faulty lights or faulty steering.
“The unnecessary deaths of hundreds of South Africans can be prevented if vehicles are roadworthy and comply with the specifications in legislations and regulations,” Williams said.
Meanwhile, Tshwane community safety MMC Karen Meyer called on metro cops to continue their hard work.
“I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to TMPD officers and emergency services department who will be working this weekend and sacrificing their time to ensure the safety and general well-being of residents across our city.”
Metro police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said through their intensified operations they would, among others, check for driver fitness, the roadworthiness of vehicles and also remove drivers who were under the influence of alcohol from the road.
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