 
MEDIA STATEMENT
HIGHEST SPEED SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF EASTERTraffic volumes on KwaZulu-Natal roads peaked just over 2500 vehicles per hour, with holidaymakers returning home. Favourable weather provided for pleasant travelling conditions as the Easter Holidays come to a close. At 11 am this morning, a motorist was trapped travelling at 197 km/h on the northbound carriageway near Estcourt. Kaizer Victor Moticoe (39) who works for Dunlop Tyres (Durban), was travelling from Durban to Witbank in a red Audi A4. He was arrested and taken to Estcourt Police Station where he was granted bail of R1000. He is scheduled to appear tomorrow morning in the Estcourt Magistrates Court. This speed of 197 km/h is the highest speed recorded since the commencement of the Easter Holidays. Dhew Chander Singh was trapped driving at 158 km/h in a Mercedes Benz with personalised plates, appeared before the Magistrate at the Cato Ridge road side court, despite stating that he was unemployed, he was given a fine of R5500. Another motorist, Sihle Wiseman Zwane (24), a taxi driver from KwaMashu Township was caught speeding at 124 km/h in excess of 100km/h, he also was not in possession of a valid route permit. He was fined R2500 by Magistrate Phoswa at the Cato Ridge road side court. He also stated that he was unemployed. Pedestrian fatality trends are beginning to emerge, these figures include young children. Motorists must be aware that pedestrians will be ever present on our roadways and motorists are requested to take caution as increased numbers of pedestrians will be on our roads tomorrow and on election day. More passengers are making use of bakkies as a means of transportation. Motorists are requested to be aware of these vehicles as any collision involving bakkies can result in a number of fatalities. 3468 motorists have been charged for various vehicle defects on vehicles. Specific defects such as tyres (634), Stop Lights (549), Lamps front and rear (909) and Number Plates (154) are a cause for concern as we head towards Winter, where motorists will experience early morning mist, overcast conditions and possibly snow. These are all repairable faults that must be checked on a regular basis. The Department of Transport, in partnership with Gerry Motors, Budget Rent-a-Car and Medi-Clinic Pietermaritzburg, provided two doctors and essential medical equipment since the commencement of the Easter Holidays at the Shell Ultra-City on the N3 at Estcourt. Since the commencement of the Easter Holidays traffic officials have worked 28 467 hours and have travelled 216 299 kilometers in the rendering of assistance to the motoring public. Mr R. Chinaboo Mr J. Schnell Road Safety Website: www.kzntransport.gov.za
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