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Results from Provincial Traffic Services – 29 January to 4 February 2024 / 5 February 2024

Between 29 January and 4 February 2024, Western Cape Provincial Traffic Officers conducted 227 integrated roadblocks, vehicle check points and speed control operations; and stopped and checked 23 756 vehicles across the Western Cape.

A total of 6 297 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. Fourteen vehicles were impounded and 93 were discontinued for being unroadworthy.

A total of 296 speeding offences were recorded, with the following highest speeds:
160km/h in a 120km/h zone
154km/h in a 100km/h zone
119km/h in an 80km/h zone
99km/h in a 70km/h zone
94km/h in a 60km/h zone

A total of 63 arrests were made for the following offences:
36 x driving under the influence of alcohol
1 x speeding
3 x reckless and negligent driving
6 x goods overloading
10 x possession of fraudulent documentation
1 x bribery
2 x resisting arrest
1 x undocumented person
1 x possession of illegal substance
1 x possession of abalone
1 x operating an un–roadworthy vehicle

A total of 23 crashes and 25 fatalities were recorded, including:
7 x drivers
1 x motorcyclist
4 x passengers
13 x pedestrians

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