Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison maintains zero tolerance to lawlessness on the roads with Easter Weekend soon approaching
The Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety & Liaison has begun with intensified road traffic operations as traffic volumes are expected to increase with the Easter Weekend soon approaching.
Transport, Safety & Liaison MEC, Martha Bartlett, has called upon all road users to take personal responsibility on the roads.
“I call upon all of you road users - private motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and public transport operators (short and long distance) - to take personal responsibility for your safety on our roads during the Easter and School holidays,” said MEC Bartlett.
She highlighted that “Easter reminds us of God’s never ending love… Let us strive during this period to increase respect for human life and treat road carnage with the seriousness it deserves: to obey the traffic rules on the roads.”
MEC Bartlett made a clarion call that amongst observing road safety on the roads, all road users should refrain from using alcohol on the roads and cautioned for people not to drink and drive, and Arrive Alive.
The Head of Department, Mr Steven Jonkers, said the Road Traffic Fraternity will be out in full force leading to the Easter Weekend, with intensified support from the National Traffic Police joining forces with the province.
“We will maintain our zero-tolerance to lawlessness on our roads and caution all road users to abide by the rules of the road,” said Jonkers.
He said it was important for people to follow the Do’s and Don’ts of the road to ensure their safety.
“We caution our road users to buckle up, not to drink and drive, to drive within the speed limits and avoid dangerous overtaking – this we do because it will help save their lives and ensure they arrive safely at their different destination,” added Jonkers.
He added that all road users must exercise caution and patience on the roads.
“Our cyclists and pedestrians are also important road users, and we appeal to them to remain visible on the roads and for motorists to be considerate of them on the roads,” said Jonkers adding that road safety was everyone’s responsibility.
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