Gauteng Traffic Police urge drivers to prioritise the safety of road users this festive season
The Gauteng Traffic Police will, through its Road Safety Unit, undertake several road safety awareness campaigns as part of the Safer Festive Season.
The Gauteng Traffic Police has urged drivers, particularly public transport operators to make road safety a priority this festive season.
This follows several accidents reported during the first week of December.
Traffic volumes are expected to increase on Gauteng major roads as more people are expected to travel to various destinations to spend time with their families this festive season’s weekend.
The Gauteng Traffic Police will embark on various law enforcement operations in the province, namely, pedestrian operations, drunken driving operations, visible patrolling, K78 roadblocks, driver and vehicle fitness operations, speed law enforcement operations, reckless and negligent driving operations and incident management among others.
The Gauteng Traffic Police will through its Road Safety Unit undertake several road safety awareness campaigns as part of the Safer Festive Season. These activities are aimed at changing the attitude and behaviour of road users.
“The Gauteng Traffic Police will work around the clock to ensure the rules and regulations of the road are adhered to during the festive season. This is important to ensure many lives are being saved on Gauteng roads,” said Sello Maremane, Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson.
As part of increasing visibility in crime hot spots and enhancing road safety in the province, the Gauteng Traffic Police will be out in full force using their recently purchased high-performance vehicles fitted with cutting-edge crime-fighting technology.
“The Gauteng Traffic Police will also patrol freeways as part of visible policing to ensure there is no jay-walking and that drivers adhere to the prescribed speed limits.
“Pedestrians are the most vulnerable with about over 40% of road fatalities emanating from this group. Taverns, shebeens and other liquor selling places will also be monitored closely to ensure that drunk drivers are removed from our public roads. There will be no room for lawlessness during the festive season,” added Sello Maremane.
