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Road Safety Tips and Facts

Learn how to avoid becoming a statistic on the road and help us to make the roads better together.

Stay Safe on the Road

Distracted driving is estimated to be a factor in 25% to 50% of all traffic crashes. Driving safely is not only beneficial to the driver but also to all other road users.

Follow these Driving Safety Tips for a Safer Journey:

  • Do not drink and drive. Read more on the blood/alcohol limit for motorists. 
  • Obey the speed limit.
  • Do not use cell phones when driving. It is illegal and extremely dangerous.
  • Ensure the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.
  • Do simple vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
  • Guard against distractions while driving. Set all devices, mirrors and controls prior to driving.
  • Ensure all vehicle occupants wear a seat belt.
  • Maintain a safe following distance. Obey the two-second rule.
  • Allow yourself to take short breaks when driving long distances. Read more on driver fatigue.
  • Plan your journey well in advance.

Breakdown Safety:

  • If a breakdown occurs, turn hazard lights on and get the vehicle to a safe location.
  • If the vehicle breaks down on the roadway, turn hazard lights on, stay belted in the vehicle and wait for professional help.
  • Never get out of a vehicle to make a repair on a busy road. Get the vehicle to a safe place before getting out.

Safety at Level Crossings:

  • Always stop at level crossings. Never cross if the red lights are flashing, regardless of what position the boom is in.
  • Obey the road signs when approaching a level crossing. Make sure the tracks are clear IN BOTH DIRECTIONS before crossing.
  • Never queue over a level crossing.
  • Never pass another vehicle when approaching a level crossing.

Emergency Numbers

 

SA Police Services
10111

 
 

Metro Emergency Medical Services
10177

Reports by Citizens

Reckless Driving - Public Transport Marine Drive

6 days 1 hour ago

Taxis driving extremly reckless. One was behind us and when we wanted to change lanes, he swerved out causing us to swerve back. We hooted, he pulled a knife out and bobbed it up and down at us.

Reckless Driving - Public Transport Kruis Pad, Protea Heights

1 week 2 hours ago

Traveling on Kruispad direction Traffic Dept said Taxi passed me on the right just before the STOP street at Heuwel street. Skipping the STOP street. Almost colliding with oncoming vehicle.

Illegal Parking Aquarius way

1 week 5 days ago

Parking in the road for more the 2 weeks

Contact Us

 

Emergency Traffic Control Centre: 021 812 4581
 

 

  • Western Cape Government Contact Centre
  • 0860 142 142

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