Over 25,000 Speeding Offences Logged in Cape Town over the Week

The Public Emergency and Communication Centre (PECC) in Cape Town recorded a staggering 2,396 incidents over the past week, with a significant number linked to traffic offences. According to official data, 25,259 speeding offences headlined the list, an alarming figure that underscores the urgent need for driver responsibility and vehicle safety.

The PECC also registered 67 arrests, 62 of which involved motorists driving under the influence, while five others were nabbed for reckless and negligent driving. As part of a comprehensive crackdown on traffic violators, a further 18 328 fines were issued for varied traffic violations. Statistically speaking, 199 public transport vehicles faced impounding while nearly 2,000 warrants of arrest were executed.

Alderman JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, expressed his concern over the increase in incidents, citing this past weekend as an example with 113 registered accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians - a spike of over a third compared to the previous week when severe weather reportedly affected the data.

While the trend is certainly cause for worry, Mr. Smith stressed the importance of responsible drinking, particularly during weekends, as this exacerbates road safety issues.

In its role to maintain order and safety, the city's law enforcement department reported 177 arrests over the week, in addition to issuing 3,773 notices for various offences. Metro police reports revealed 101 arrests, with 15 being for driving under the influence. Overall, law enforcement issued 2,478 fines for traffic and by-law transgressions and confiscated 202 packets of counterfeit cigarettes and narcotics.