Traffic volumes surge on major routes as last-minute holiday travelers depart Gauteng for their destinations. Police have increased patrols and urge motorists to prioritize safety, avoiding alcohol consumption and speeding.
Traffic has peaked on major routes as last minute travellers head to their various destinations ahead of Christmas Day.or face arrest.
“We have got what we call three factors that contribute to crashes. First one is the road, secondly is the vehicle which accounts for 10% to 20%. However, the human factor is our biggest challenge. People go out and drink alcohol and use the road, people also drive at excessive speed at 200 kilometers per hour. It is given that should anything you are going to be killing other innocent road users,” explains Sibasa.
“Because we have got so many lost luggage in the office, and we don’t have any space anymore, mainly young cars. When they are drunk, they forget.”
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