In an effort to reduce road accident and fatalities on public roads, North West MEC for Public Safety, Howard Yawa on Tuesday, called upon road users to report reckless and negligent driving by calling the provincial toll free number: 0800 204 994 or SMS 31022.
The province has recorded 62 fatalities, that is: 26 drivers, 19 passenger and 16 pedestrian fatalities despite zero tolerance traffic law enforcement operations that are part of the Arrive Alive campaign.
Provincial Public Safety traffic authorities have issued 7 206 traffic fine tickets to motorists for various traffic violations at roadblocks and road side inspections carried out since the beginning of this month. Thirty taxis were impounded and 28 vehicles that included 13 buses discontinued for not being roadworthy.
“These are not just statistics. Besides the devastating impact that the carnage has on our economy, there is untold misery behind each and every death as children are left orphaned and families left without breadwinners as a result of irresponsible driver behaviour. We all have a responsibility to assist root out lawlessness on public roads by reporting reckless and negligent driving,” says MEC Yawa.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele
Tel: 018 381 9171
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 381 9123
E-mail: LKgwele@nwpg.gov.za
