Western cape traffic authorities
With Easter break looming, WC officials ready to ramp up safety campaign
This Easter, they've vowed to go even harder after those who break the rules of the road.
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Naughty list: Cops ready for speedsters, drunk drivers as festive season begins
During the summer holidays last year, road deaths increased by over 5% nationally.
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WC officials hoping Operation Exodus helps reduce road deaths
City officials have set up various vehicle check points across the city, doing visual screenings as well as random breath testing.
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Blowing up a storm: Hot cross buns all good with breathalyser test - officials
Traffic authorities have given motorists the go-ahead to gorge themselves on hot cross buns this Easter, secure in the knowledge that they won't be arrested for driving under the influence.
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WC traffic officials aim to reduce Easter road fatalities by 50%
A bolstered road safety enforcement plan will swing into action to decrease the high number of road deaths over the four-day Easter break.
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2 WC traffic officers in trouble for allowing drifting on N2
They are under investigation for allegedly encouraging drag racing on a section of the N2 near Grabouw.
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N7 closed in both directions following fatal car accident
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says three people lost their lives and another two sustained minor injuries.
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10 killed in suspected taxi-related violence since last week
Law enforcement at taxi ranks across the metro has been bolstered, following the surge in gun violence.
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26 drunk drivers arrested since start of long weekend in WC
Traffic authorities have expressed concern over the high number of motorists who are speeding and drinking and driving despite appeals not to do so.
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Faulty long-distance bus set for EC taken off road
Provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa says at around 7pm on Thursday a passenger on the bus alerted authorities to the vehicle's poor condition.
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Three City of CT officials to hear their fate over drag racing
The two drivers, a traffic officer and a firefighter, had been caught racing along the N7 on Wednesday evening by Ghost Squad officers.
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WC motorists urged to drive carefully ahead of anticipated traffic jam
Most schools and businesses reopen next week, signalling the official end to the holidays for many.
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Motorists could be charged for warning others about roadblocks
The City of Cape Town says roadblocks are intended for community safety by getting drunk drivers off the roads.
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Hawks arrest Ashton acting traffic chief, examiner
The pair was nabbed earlier this week and arrested on corruption charges.
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24 arrested for drunk driving in the Western Cape
One drunk driver was arrested after hitting and killing a pedestrian yesterday evening.
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WC authorities clamp down on drinking & driving
Nine motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence during traffic operations across the WC.
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Traffic authorities crack down on illegal car modifications
Illegal street racing is becoming a big problem in Cape Town.
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Six dead in WC road accidents
Six people have lost their lives in separate road accidents in the Cape at the weekend.
