 
MEDIA STATEMENT
This weekends emergency operations held by the KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate in order to reduce road crashes and save lives on our roads has proven to be very successful as no fatalities were recorded over the past 2 days. In joint operations held together with the SAPS and other enforcement agencies throughout the province, (39) Drunk drivers were arrested, (79) for not having a driving licence, (405) motorists were prosecuted for speed, (41) vehicles were removed from our roads for being in an unroadworthy condition and (24) public transport vehicles impounded for not having route permits. (952) Other motorists were charged for various traffic offences. KwaZulu–Natal MEC for Transport, Safety and Security Mr Bheki Cele has warned motorists that no mercy will be shown to those who disregard road rules. "Over the past months a trend has emerged indicating that each month-end weekend, which is associated with traditional payday activities, bring about an increase in traffic volumes and regrettably in road deaths as well as associated injuries, especially those of young children. Operations of similar nature would continue warned Cele.
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