DURBAN Metro Police have stepped up patrols across the City’s major highways in a bid to improve road safety, enforce traffic bylaws and ensure smoother traffic flow for motorists.

The key routes includes the M7, M4 (both north and south), M25, N2 and other high-traffic corridors.

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Spokesperson for Durban Metro Police, Colonel Boysie Zungu said the deployment of the police in the south of Durban is aimed at enhancing road safety.

“Our police officers conduct patrols along the M4 and N2. Edwin Swales is covered by one of our local police stations. The police are visible on freeways and highways to ensure that motorists adhere to road safety rules,” said Zungu.

Responding to complaints raised by residents about heavy goods trucks driving in residential roads on The Bluff and surrounding areas, he said local police stations are working around the clock to avoid trucks from using residential roads.

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The increased presence of the police forms part of the ongoing measures to reduce:

• Traffic violations
• Prevent accidents
• Promote responsible driving behaviour.

Metro police said the operations focus on:

• Visible policing
• Monitoring traffic conditions
• Responding swiftly to incidents that may disrupt road users.

Drivers are urged to obey road rules particularly during peak travel times.

The deployment is expected to continue as part of the broader road safety initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and improving overall travel conditions across the City.

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