It is the primary objective of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) together with the provincial traffic authorities to have an accident and incident free FIFA World Cup event. The RTMC firmly believes in the battle plan that is in place to manage the traffic flow and road incidents during the World Cup event.
Traffic officers are already deployed to all strategic and to-be congested areas and will work beyond the normal working hours. There will be a very strong presence of traffic officials patrolling such areas and escorting dignitaries where necessary. One of the fundamental focal areas for traffic officials will be to regulate, monitor and alleviate traffic congestion on all roads.
However, fellow South Africans should know that it takes two to tango. The motorists have a role to play and that is to obey the rules of the road when using the roads. Put another way, it should be noted that to effectively ensure compliance on the road the rules of the road must be obeyed or face the consequences. Unfortunately, the consequence might be anything between death or arrest. The battle plan is in place laments the Acting CEO of the RTMC, Collins Letsoalo. Letsoalo maintains that the plan is such that there is no room for fatal crashes and calls for the public cooperation and the spirit of “Ubuntu” to all road users as always reiterated by the Minister of Transport. South Africa, we are waiting for your cooperation.
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For further information please contact:
Thandi Moya
Cell: 071 680 3445
Tel: 012 809 5200/012 809 5317
Issued by: Road Traffic Management Corporation
5 June 2010
