10 October 2006
The Director-General of Transport, Ms Mpumi Mpofu will on behalf of the
Honourable Minister of Transport Mr Jeff Radebe, MP, officially hand over 10
seatbelt convincers to nine provinces and the QuadPara Association of South
Africa during "Project DAD" at Kyalami.
"Project DAD" is a Department of Transport Arrive Alive and Pick 'n Pay
project which is a road safety initiative that evaluates the effects of a
driver who is under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
The following road safety tests will be conducted during this event:
* driving accuracy
* fatigue and driving
* safe towing
* cellphone and driving
* seatbelt safety
* medication and driving.
"Project DAD" will take place as follows:
Date: 11 October 2006
Time: 09h00
Venue: Kyalami Go-Kart Track, Midrand
Media Contacts:
Collen Msibi
Cell: 082 414 5279
Sam Monareng
Cell: 083 326 1521
Issued by: Department of Transport
10 October 2006
Source: SAPA
