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No Wonder South African Motorists Urged to Obey the Rules of the Road

PRETORIA – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has implored South Africans to drive more carefully, as flagrant scenes of careless and selfish driving have been witnessed around the country.  The minister warned yesterday that public transport operators and motorists that overload and drive unroadworthy cars will have their vehicles impounded if they are found on the roads. Roadblocks and traffic […]

By SAPeople
24-12-16 13:37
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PRETORIA – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has implored South Africans to drive more carefully, as flagrant scenes of careless and selfish driving have been witnessed around the country. 

The minister warned yesterday that public transport operators and motorists that overload and drive unroadworthy cars will have their vehicles impounded if they are found on the roads.

Roadblocks and traffic law enforcement operations have been intensified, as of Friday 23 December, as motorists travel to various destinations around the country, including to religious pilgrimages and holidays.

The Minister said the department has adopted a zero tolerance to bribery and corruption and that no mercy will be shown to those violating traffic laws and/or driving with false documents.

The carnage on the roads in South Africa this festive season has been tragic, worse than last year. By 19 December already 845 fatalities had been recorded on South African roads, an increase of 17% compared to the same period in 2015.

The minister also said: “Heavy fines will be issued for every passenger not wearing a seatbelt and for a child who is not in a child restraint.”

She urged all road users, motorists and pedestrians to make road safety their number one priority.

Tips for Motorists:

  • Plan ahead to avoid driving after drinking.
  • Never use your phone while driving.
  • Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy.
  • Don’t rush – stick to the speed limit and allow extra time for your journey.
  • Get a good night’s sleep before you hit the road and take regular breaks.
  • Always buckle up.
  • Drive to the conditions – increase your following distance or delay your trip if weather is bad. – SAnews.gov.za

South African road accidents, December 2016:

Here are just some of the scenes of carnage on South African roads in the past 24 hours. Many photos were too horrific to share.

https://twitter.com/ChrisMabuya/status/812582721394528256

Please drive safely.

The Problem with Overloading a Vehicle

And here’s some ‘light’ relief. This video was not filmed in South Africa… but clearly shows the problem with overloading!