Western Cape drivers hit with R5m in traffic fines over just one week | News24

Western Cape authorities issued 6 081 traffic fines worth around R5 million between 22 and 27 March. | Lisaleesolomon1

Over the past week, 203 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed control operations across the province were held, and 25 042 vehicles were stopped and checked. Of these, 30 were impounded, and 57 were declared unroadworthy.

"Speeding is a serious concern. The faster you drive, the less time you must respond to an emergency and the more space you need to stop to avoid a crash. Speeding is irresponsible and dangerous," he said.144 km/h in a 100 km/h zoneTwenty-nine crashes occurred in the reporting period, and 29 fatalities were recorded. Among those deaths were eight drivers and 13 pedestrians.

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