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KwaDukuza Police launch "Operation Vimbingozi"
KwaDukuza Police launch "Operation Vimbingozi"
Zero tolerance approach to deal with road transgressions - 60 charges layed
KwaDukuza Mayor Ricardo Mthembu has welcomed charges layed against 60 drivers following a two hour blitz conducted by KwaDukuza Municipal Police.KwaDukuza Traffic and Crime Prevention officers yesterday, 18 February 2015, launched Operation Vimbingozi, an offensive aimed at promoting safety habits in public roads in a bid to curb road fatalities ahead of the Easter holiday season.
A detailed report was today tabled following the launch, indicating violations that were put on record yesterday. Four vehicles were found in an unroadworthy state and have since been suspended. A total of 60 violations were recorded of which eight relate to ignorance and transgressions of road signs or markings, including Stop street violations and unlawful overtaking on painted islands. Eight drivers were found without valid drivers licenses. Another driver was arrested for driving a vehicle which did not match up to the vehicle and registration plate. Six vehicles were found without valid registration discs.
Following the launch of Operation Vimbingozi, Mayor Mthembu has warned those who continue to disregard the rules of the road, the municipal Police catch up on them.
"It is unfortunate that these violations happen in public spaces were the law has to be upheld without reservations, be it minor or serious, all violations have serious consequences. Unlawful overtaking, driving without a valid drivers license and driving beyond the speed limit are serious offence with serious consequences, we don't tolerate such behaviour in our roads. The record of 60 cases is an achievement that will relatively contribute to the decline of fatalities in KwaDukuza roads this season. We will intensify our efforts in the run up to the Easter season as we no longer want any fatalities in our road", said Mthembu.