Western Cape MEC concerned over pedestrian killings

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The Western Cape’s Mobility MEC, Daylin Mitchell has raised concerns over the increase in pedestrian killings.Underlining, the first nine days of August 2022, twenty-three of the 34 people killed in crashes on Western Cape roads were pedestrians:

“I urge everyone to play a role in improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, passengers and drivers. Our Safely Home campaign encourages motorists to be vigilant on the road, and pedestrians to make themselves visible to motorists, especially at night and in the early morning. ““Make sure that you never drink and walk near traffic. Find a safer way to get home. Make sure that you wear visible clothing. Motorists cannot avoid you if they cannot see you.

Officials also arrested 115 suspects in the past week, with the bulk of these being for driving under the influence of alcohol. Furthermore, the MEC also urged motorists to follow the rules of the road. Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services recorded a total of 471 speeding offences and 12 341 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. Twenty-two vehicles were impounded and 155 were discontinued for unroadworthiness.

 

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