Creative Speed Trap Made from Recyclables Brings Laughter to South Africa

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Creative Speed Trap Made from Recyclables Brings Laughter to South Africa
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A resident in Struisbaai, South Africa, created a makeshift speed camera using a beer can and wine box taped to sticks, aiming to slow down reckless drivers during the festive season.

A TikTokker uploaded a video of a makeshift speed trap placed on the side of the road in a town in the Western Cape. Upon further inspection, the cameraperson saw that someone had made the speed trap from recyclable materials. During the festive season, many drivers become reckless on the roads, often neglecting the safety and lives of others.

However, a makeshift speed trap in a small town brought comic relief, leaving motorists stressed and online viewers laughing at the creative approach to promote road safety. An app user uploaded a video on the social media platform showing Mzansi a makeshift speed camera placed on the roadside by a person in Struisbaai, The humorous trap was made from a beer can and wine box taped to three sticks to mimic a speed camera. Hundreds of social media users filled the comment section with laughing emojis after seeing what the residents in Struisbaai created to slow down motorists in the area.@cameronovermeyer4, who found the clip comical, shared:'The joys of our lovely country. We always have time to play with the government.

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