Gauteng festive season road safety crackdown nets hundreds of fines, multiple arrests

 By Akani Nkuna

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport said it recorded major law-enforcement outcomes from intensified operations across the province from December 22 to 28.

The operations included inspections by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), it said.

GTI maintained an intensified law-enforcement presence across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni to enforce compliance, inspect vehicle roadworthiness and test for drunk driving.

The department said in a statement on Tuesday that it issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, made arrests for serious offences and impounded vehicles operating unlawfully. The measures were aimed at enforcing safety requirements and preventing road accidents, it said.

“A total of 45 vehicles were discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests were effected, mainly for drunk driving and bribery. Enforcement also targeted public transport compliance, resulting in 187 minibuses found without licence discs, 193 drivers operating without valid driving licences, and 65 minibuses discontinued,” said