Hectic month for our law enforcement officers
Free State law enforcement officers had a busy and successful December month in 2013. A total of 84 172 vehicles were screened in comparison with 68 031 vehicles in December 2012. There was also a significant increase in the number of people who were arrested for speeding.
The number of people who were arrested for speeding increased from 14 in December 2012 to 59 in December 2013. This was also a case with a big increase in the number of motorists who were fined for speeding. About 3902 motorists were fined in December 2013 compare to 905 in December the previous year and fines worth R2.6 million were issued in December 2013 for all moving violation infringements.
Motorists are still paying a little attention to the condition of their vehicle tyres, In December 2012, close to 2 000 fines were issued to motorists for defective tyres, although this number has decreased to 1 768 in December 2013. It is still not acceptable.
It is still disturbing that a high number of vehicles on the Free State roads are unroadworthy. During December 2013 524 unroadworthy vehicles were found on our roads and 394 of this vehicles were issued with notice to discontinue. Majority of motorists are still not paying attention to the conditions of the lights on their vehicles, a total of 976 fines were issued for defective stop lights.
Our law enforcement officers will continue to enforce the law to ensure that all South Africans are and feel safe on our roads.
Enquiries:
Saki Mohono
Cell: 082 385 5600
