Campaign launched to deter reckless Easter driving behaviour
Officers will be working to reduce road fatalities this Easter weekend.
Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink launched the Tshwane metro police (TMPD) Easter road safety campaign on March 26 at the Carousel toll plaza along the N1 in the north of Pretoria.
The launch was used to promote compliance with traffic regulations and deter reckless behaviour during Easter.
Brink said: “Our TMPD officers will be deployed across all major routes in Tshwane with a clear mandate to ensure road safety.
“That includes roadblocks and roadside stops which are important in promoting compliance with traffic regulations and deterring reckless behaviour.”
No “cool drinks” will be accepted this Easter. Our TMPD officers will be on all major routes enforcing traffic rules.
#Roadsafety #EasterRoadSafety. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/2jkwssabtm— Mayor Cilliers Brink (@tshwane_mayor) March 26, 2024
Brink said the Easter weekend is known for its high traffic volumes and long-distance travel via public and private transport.
“Unfortunately, this is also a period when we record many traffic violations and fatal crashes.
As government and law enforcement, we must be decisive and intentional in how we implement law and order on our roads,” said Cllr Brink.
According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), a total of 207 fatal crashes were reported nationally over the 2023 Easter that claimed 252 lives.
Gauteng accounted for most of these crashes, with 39 reported comparted to 26 in 2022.
“These statistics paint a deadly picture of our roads and are a clear indication that urgent behaviour change is needed.
“As we mark the beginning of an intensified road safety campaign, offenders are warned that they will be arrested when they do wrong things,” said Brink.
[WATCH] Last year 252 people died on our national roads during the Easter period and so our mission is to save lives and promote road safety. #Easter2024 #EasterRoadSafety @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/oEGMyuokXS
— Mayor Cilliers Brink (@tshwane_mayor) March 26, 2024
The mayor said Tshwane has a zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness, especially drunk driving.
He said pedestrians and cyclists must remain vigilant and visible during times of low visibility.
The long weekend operations will not only focus on traffic violations but also on crime prevention as the police work around the clock to combat illegal activity.
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