PRESS STATEMENT BY
THE INKATHA FREEDOM PARTY

GET TOUGH WITH TRAFFIC OFFENDERS, URGES IFP

DURBAN :  25 JULY, 2000

The Inkatha Freedom Party has cautioned that it is no use to introduce tougher traffic laws unless there is a commitment to enforce them. Reacting to the reported major changes to the National Road Traffic Act, the IFP Spokesperson on Transport said: 

"The IFP welcomes the reported changes to the National Road Traffic Act which aims at getting tough with traffic offenders. Our roads are famous for being dangerous and this can no longer be tolerated."

"However, changing and amending laws is of no use unless it is accompanied by a commitment and a will to enforce them. Time and again, offenders who know that there is a very little chance that they will be prosecuted, violate our laws with impunity. The government must ensure that there are enough well equipped police officers to deal decisively with all offenders. In addition, the courts must be empowered to deal swiftly and effectively with all cases that are brought to them. Otherwise, all the amendments are a waste of time."

For Further Information
Mr Hennie Bekker, MP 083 255 4520
IFP Media Office