The IFP calls for more traffic police on Moloto road, known as Tshwane’s “killer road”, during the Easter holidays.
“We want to see more speed cameras, constant monitoring and an increased number of traffic officials on the road. During the recent festive season the IFP witnessed traffic police patrolling our roads to make sure that unruly motorists are arrested and it calls for more road blocks even after Good Friday is over, because piecemeal efforts to enhance road safety will never solve the problem,” said IFP Spokesperson on Transport, Mr Petros Sithole, MP.
“The former Minister of Transport, Mr Sbu Ndebele, speaking at the passing out of the National Traffic Intervention Unit in 2011, admitted that our road network is poorly policed because enforcement authorities are focusing on their own networks, only occasionally venturing onto national roads. One wonders where these members of National Traffic Intervention Unit are if our people continue to die on our roads?” continued Mr Sithole.
“Speeding is a big concern to us; you find people driving at 140km/h without even keeping a safe following distance. We advise motorists to be patient on the roads, the intention being for them to be safe. They must make sure that they take breaks when tired. But those who do not abide by the rules should be brought to book,” concluded Mr Sithole.
Issued by:
Mr Petros Sithole MP,
IFP Spokesperson on Transport, 079 311 9995