Two foreign truck drivers have been arrested for speeding and reckless driving in another #NenzaniLaEzweni Operation along the N3. The RTI Midway Team is very firm.
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma remarked: “So far, we have arrested more than 20 foreign truck drivers.
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“Around 15 undocumented foreign truck drivers were convicted and are currently serving sentences at Pietermaritzburg Correctional Services Centre'”
“They will be deported by the Home Affairs Immigration Unit after they have finished serving sentences,” he concluded
Did you know?
Speeding is a major contributor to road accidents in South Africa. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation, speeding was a factor in 34% of fatal crashes in the country.
In 2004, there were 3,463 fatal crashes attributed to excessive speeds, resulting in 4,183 fatalities.
To put this into perspective, a study found that for every 10 km/h increase in speed, the risk of a fatal crash doubles. In South Africa, it’s estimated that speeding contributes to around 75% of motor vehicle crashes.
Here are some alarming statistics:
– Speeding Fines: In 2023, South Africans received 332,836 speeding fines.
– Speed Limit Exceedance: 40% of drivers exceed the 120km/h speed limit, 80% exceed the 100km/h limit, and 90% exceed the 60km/h limit.
– Fatalities: In 2022, 12,436 people died on South African roads, with 43% being pedestrians.
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These numbers highlight the need for stricter speed enforcement and awareness campaigns to reduce accidents and save lives.
