Sanral rubbishes speed reduction claim
Sanral has a distinct mandate to manage the country’s national road network.
If you’re worried that your next trip on the freeway will be at a snail’s pace, breathe a sigh of relief because the speed limits on South Africa’s roads will not be reduced.
There has been a lot of hoo-ha after a communique claimed that the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) would revise speed limits and enforce stricter laws to reduce fatalities on the country’s roads.
According to the communique it will be effective from July 1, and will include the following speed reductions: urban roads from 60km/h to 50km/h; rural roads from 100km/h to 80km/h; highways and national routes from 120km/h to 110km/h; heavy vehicles limited to 90km/h on all roads, and school zones to have a strict 30km/h speed limit during school hours.
However, Sanral placed on record that this claim is false.
“Sanral’s mandate is to manage the country’s national road network. This encompasses the financing, planning, development, improvement, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the national roads. It does not include any enforcement rights, be that related to speed, safety or security,” said Vusi Mona, Sanral’s general manager for communication and marketing.
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