Since the start of the festive season, 447 cars have been 'discontinued' on South Africa's roads, and over 43 000 traffic fines issued. | Lwandi_N
Since the beginning of the festive season on 1 December, 43 807 traffic fines have been issued across the country.The Road Traffic Management Corporation will be intensifying traffic law enforcement during the peak travel period, which is set to start next week.
Since the start of the festive season, 447 cars have been"discontinued" on South Africa's roads, and over 43 000 traffic fines issued. As of 1 December, the Road Traffic Management Corporation and various traffic law enforcement commenced its festive season operations. "So far 107 roadblocks have been held throughout the country resulting in 43 807 traffic fines issued, 447 vehicles discontinued, 493 vehicles impounded and 560 arrests for various offences," said RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane. Zwane said that cars were"discontinued" from the road if they had multiple defects such as lights not working, broken wipers and cracked windscreens. He said that drivers would need to fix the defects before their cars were allowed back on the road.
Zwane warned motorists that traffic law enforcement would be intensified during the peak travel period, set to start next week. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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