Drivers must always be cautious and alert
A resident posted on Facebook that bricks were seen on the highway route 21 towards Office Park, as well as towards Fountains Valley in the area of the Flying Saucer interchange.
While police and security companies could not confirm reports of bricks hanging from bridges being used to damage cars in Centurion, they did warn motorists to be careful.
The warning came after residents claimed they had spotted bricks tied to ropes hanging from bridges on highways over the local fast lanes.
One post on Facebook claimed bricks were seen on the R21 highway as well as towards Fountains Valley in the area of the Flying Saucer interchange.
Neither local police stations nor security companies in the area could confirm this.
Central police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe said that they had checked the above areas after Rekord’s enquiry but found nothing.
Neither have they received any such complaints from residents.
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Jarred Horn, Fidelity-ADT spokesperson, said: “We have not had any reports in this respect from our clients.
“Our main concern and issue that we experience is the spikes on the roads which seems to be a growing problem.”
Horn provided the following tips:
– When on a quiet or empty road, drive with caution and stay alert.
– Drive within the speed limit to improve reaction times.
– Make sure to use your “brights” to improve visibility at night.
– Where you do see anything suspicious report this to the police or your security company immediately – this may help them catch culprits and also know what to look out for.
– Ensure that you inform someone of your driving route and your estimated time of arrival. If you stop anywhere, inform someone.
– If you do fall victim, try not to stop. Rather try to drive to a safer area and call for help immediately.
– As an added precaution, slow down when approaching bridges over the highway – this not only improves your reaction time but reduces the damage caused if you do hit an object.
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