Transport Minister Barbara Creecy revealed that 1 502 folks died in 1 234 crashes on South African roads through the festive season, with pedestrians making up 41% of fatalities.
“Our message to pedestrians is evident: keep away from alcohol, guarantee visibility at evening, stroll in secure areas and use designated crossings,” Creecy urged.
Regulation enforcement issued 711 184 site visitors fines, with over 9 550 motorists arrested for offences, together with 3 840 for drunk driving.
The Motor Business Workers Affiliation (MISA) criticised a scarcity of enforcement in opposition to reckless pedestrian behaviour.MISA’s Martlé Keyter known as for heightened consciousness and stricter penalties for law-breaking pedestrians.
Lawyer Henry Shields mentioned that South African regulation prohibits jaywalking, strolling intoxicated and pedestrian entry to freeways.
Police generals admitted restricted manpower hampers enforcement, whereas the RAF warned in opposition to a rising rip-off involving pedestrians intentionally inflicting accidents to assert compensation.
Keyter additionally highlighted the continued hazard of spike traps used to ambush motorists, urging continued vigilance.
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