Metro police step up road safety operations
The operations were aimed at reducing accidents, injuries and deaths on the roads.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) intensified its efforts to promote road safety during operations across various regions in the city on May 23.
According to the TMPD, the operations focused on curbing drunk driving to reduce accidents, injuries and deaths on the road.
“TMPD members in Region 1 Sector 2, Akasia, held an anti-drunk driving operation that yielded good results,” said TMPD spokesperson Isaac Mahamba.
He said 19 arrests were made, 13 for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, four for public drinking and two for contravening the Immigration Act 13 of 2002.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department operational successes. #TMPDsafety pic.twitter.com/0u7QepA1Tj
— Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) May 24, 2025
Mahamba said another anti-drunk driving operation was in Centurion. Region 4 officers arrested seven people for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances and two for public drinking.
“Furthermore, Region 5 officers in Rayton arrested two people for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances,” he explained.
In a separate crackdown on traffic law violations, the TMPD Public Transport Unit impounded 15 delivery motorcycles in Hatfield.
TMPD Public Transport Unit members impounded 15 delivery motorcycles in Hatfield. The motorcycles were impounded for various offences including failure to register and license and failure to comply with roadworthiness. #TMPDsafety pic.twitter.com/aYWfoFm2F5
— Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) May 24, 2025
Mahamba said the impoundments were for various compliance and roadworthiness offences.
He said several other vehicles were inspected, and Aarto infringement notices were issued to motorists in contravention of the road traffic rules.
Mahamba said these operations will continue to ensure that the rules of the road are adhered to and the safety of all road users is prioritised.
According to the Gauteng Liquor Act 2/2003, Section 127c and d, no person is permitted to consume liquor or be under the influence of alcohol in or near a public place.
Chief of police Commissioner Yolanda Faro commended all officers for their hard work and dedication.
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