LIMPOPO – Traffic volumes are expected to increase across Limpopo on Friday, October 30, as October Transport Month draws to a close, prompting intensified law enforcement operations on major routes.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety said heavier traffic is expected on the N1 northbound from Gauteng into Limpopo, as well as on roads leading to major shopping centres across the province.

Traffic officers will also be deployed on Saturday to manage traffic around local government election rallies taking place across Limpopo.

Meanwhile, two motorists were arrested for excessive speeding on the N1 near Sondela, Modimolle, on Friday morning.

The first driver was arrested after allegedly travelling at 182km/h in a Hyundai Venue at about 06:30. The motorist was detained at the SAPS Bela-Bela police station.

About two hours later, another driver was arrested after allegedly travelling at 185km/h in a VW Polo. The second motorist was also detained at the SAPS Bela-Bela police station.

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The department said speeding remains one of the leading causes of fatal crashes and urged motorists to obey speed limits and exercise caution while travelling over the weekend.