Gauteng Traffic Police is concerned by the number of accidents recorded since the beginning of the festive season. They've called upon drivers, particularly public transport operators to prioritise the safety of road users during  this  season. Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesman Sello Maremane explained that they will embark on various law enforcement operations in the province, namely, pedestrian operations, drunken driving operations, visible patrolling, K78 roadblocks, driver and vehicle fitness operations, speed law enforcement operations, reckless and negligent driving operations and Incident management amongst others.

EXERCISE CAUTION

"Traffic volumes are expected to increase on Gauteng major roads as more people are expected to travel to various destinations to spend time with their families this festive season," said Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson Sello Maremane. He said their  observation is that a lot of accidents occur as a result of non-compliance with the rules of the road." Gauteng Traffic Police call upon drivers especially public transport operators to exercise caution by obeying the rules and regulations of the road during this heightened festive season period.

TAVERNS TO BE MONITORED CLOSELY

Taverns, shebeens, and other liquor-selling places will also be monitored closely to ensure that drunk drivers are removed from our public roads. There will be no room for lawlessness during the festive season," he added. Maremane also said that the Gauteng Traffic Police will also patrol freeways as part of visible policing to ensure that there is no jay-walking and that drivers adhere to the prescribed speed limits. Meanwhile MEC for Community safety has urged motorists to be extra cautious as they transport people to different destinations during this festive season. She said drivers who will be traveling long distances should take a break when they feel fatigued. Mazibuko joined the National Taxi Alliance Festive Season #Ndlelantle Road Safety Campaign on the N1 North Carousel Off ramp."The campaign is targeting minibus taxis transporting passengers to various destinations to encourage them to adhere to road rules and arrive alive. Drivers must make sure that they have proper documents and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy," said Mazibuko.