Law enforcement officers issue a stern warning to motorists during roadblock
Published: October 05, 2022<< BACK TO NEWS
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Retief Odendaal, led a roadblock operation on Tuesday, 4 October 2022, targeting strategic areas around the City in an effort to improve law enforcement and curb road accidents.
Joined by Safety Security Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Lawrence Troon, the Executive Mayor said that the roving roadblocks would be implemented across the City from today.
"The roadblocks will be conducted in partnership with the South African Police Services. We started in Stanford Road and our law enforcement officers will conduct more of these operations. The operations will take place during the week and on weekends. We have noted with concern the accident reports in our City that are often circulated on social media.”
"There is a need to educate our drivers about road safety. It is concerning to see damaged traffic lights, especially after weekends. The cost of repairing damaged infrastructure, due to reckless driving, instead investing the fund on other service delivery imperatives outlined in the IDP, is costing the taxpayer double the cost. and we must minimise the loss of life on our roads. These roadblocks will assist with that, and having SAPS working closely with us ensures that any suspected criminal activity will be dealt with immediately,” Mayor Odendaal said.
During the operation, fines were issued, including for 41 cases of unlicenced drivers, 37 unlicenced or unregistered vehicles, 18 defective tyres, number plate offences and seat belts not worn.
The City pleads and always warns road users and motorists to adhere to road safety rules.
Ends.
Issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications Office.
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