Department arrest 13 drunk drivers on weekend
26 March 2012
As part of the Overall Friday campaign of the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison which is aimed at fighting crime and reduce accidents on the roads, thirteen (13) people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend.
These arrests were made by the department’s traffic officers during an
operation which started with road blocks on the N4 road in Kia Ora and D2296 in
Karino near Nelspruit on Friday [23 March 2012].
The Traffic Intervention Unit (TIU) was deployed in various routes of the Ehlanzeni region and was later part of the patrolling of streets and raiding of taverns in Matsulu with the South African Police Service.
Another road block was conducted on Saturday [24 March 2012] on the R40
Road near Masoyi.
During the road blocks, at least 365 summonses were issued for different violations which included reckless driving, driving without license, un-roadworthy vehicles and unlicensed vehicles.
Twenty nine (29) notices were also issued for discontinuation of vehicles while one government vehicle was impounded.
MEC Vusi Shongwe has praised the team saying that such operations will
be the order of the day and will continue to be intensified even during the
Arrive Alive Easter Campaign which will be launched on the 30th of March 2012.
“Drivers must be warned as we will be tough on our roads to ensure that there is a reduction of accidents in the province,” said Shongwe.
Enquiries:
Joseph Mabuza
Tel: 013 766 4055
Cell: 082 678 1450
Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
