NINETY vehicles were impounded and more than 384 fines were issued during a traffic blitz in Mahikeng.
The operation targeted defaulting motorists and was run by community safety and transport management department in North West.
Department MEC, Dr Mpho Motlhabane said that they want to make roads safer for everyone hence the special operation.
“More than 90 vehicles were impounded and 384 traffic fines were issued to defaulting motorists with monetary value of more than R400 000. One of the department’s key mandates is to ensure safety and compliance of the roads. There will be non-compliance vehicle that will be allowed on the road.
“We want to make our capital city, Mahikeng as one of the best cities. So we will ensure that all vehicles on our roads are roadworthy. We close up all gaps and stifle all defaulting motorists. The department wants to protect the innocent lives against drunken drivers,” Motlhabane said.
He added that 35 drunken drivers were arrested over the weekend during the special operation in Brits.
Motlhabane said the operation was in partnership with the South African Police Services.
“We saved lives by arresting drunken drivers. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Therefore there is a need for partnership to advocate this. We urge all road users to obey the rules and comply with at all times. We will save the country from death pains and avoid losing valuable persons.
“The deaths on the roads rob us important people who some of them have needed skills. That also affects our economy indirectly. People need to start to report drunken driving and also refrain from using cellphones while driving. To report bad driving, accidents and other unlawful acts, please contact departmental toll free number: 0800 204 992,” he said.

-TDN

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