MEC Praises Officers for October Road Safety Success

The Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has applauded law enforcement officers for their continued commitment to ensuring safer roads across the province during October, which is recognised nationally as Transport Month.

Throughout the month, Limpopo Traffic Officers, working in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, intensified operations to clamp down on overloading, unroadworthy vehicles, and drunk driving. Their efforts led to the impounding of 32 minibuses for failing to comply with road traffic regulations.

The MEC also commended the success of the Phuza Weekend operations, which resulted in the arrest of 122 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol. She said these results demonstrate the province’s firm stance against reckless driving and road law violations.

Ms Mathye warned that law enforcement would continue to take strong action against those who disregard road safety rules, stressing that vigilance must remain high as the festive season approaches.

She urged all motorists to play their part in reducing road accidents and fatalities, reminding the public that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.