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Corrupt traffic officers may be fueling motorists’ misbehavior: RTMC

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says corrupt activities by traffic officers might be contributing to the misbehaviour of some motorists. RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane was speaking during the arrest of 11 traffic officers in Polokwane, Limpopo, for alleged corruption. The corporation says the officers have been under surveillance for two years for allegedly soliciting bribes from motorists. Zwane says their arrests will deter other officers from engaging in corrupt […]

8 September 2024

Local

Motorists warned of accident hotspots

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned festive season travelers to be cautious on roads especially at what it terms as hazardous hotspots. Traffic volumes have started to increase on various national roads leading to popular holiday destinations. The RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane, says these roads were deemed as hotspots, due to frequent incidents that happen. “There are hazardous hotspots on the roads, that we base on incidents that happen […]

16 December 2023

Local

Body cameras for traffic officers met with mixed reactions

The Department of Transport says it will soon issue officers with body cameras to ensure the safety of both law enforcers and members of the public. However, the initiative has been met with mixed reactions amongst law enforcement officers and members of the public, while a majority of the officers that spoke to the SABC welcomed it. On the other hand, some members of the public have little faith in […]

1 April 2021

Local

Drones, body cameras to be used to enforce road safety and monitor traffic flow this Easter

As thousands of people prepare to travel to various destinations across the country and abroad for the Easter holidays, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says it is ready to deal with the expected high volumes of traffic. RTMC says it will use drones, vehicle and body cameras to enforce road safety and monitor traffic flow this Easter weekend. On Tuesday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that inter-provincial travel will be […]

31 March 2021

Local

More than 100 000 drivers tested for alcohol this festive season

Drunk driving has been a core focus for traffic officers patrolling national roads over the festive season, with over 100 000 drivers tested during law enforcement operations. Road Traffic Management Corporation spokesperson, Simon Zwane, said more than 924 000 vehicles have been stopped and checked at various roadblocks throughout the country. "More than 105 000 drivers were tested for alcohol and 2 247 drivers were arrested for having alcohol blood […]

31 December 2017

Local

Over 3000 motorists arrested over festive period so far

A total of 3078 motorists have been arrested on South African roads in the first 16 days of the festive period – December 1 to 16 – for drunken driving, speed, reckless and negligent driving, and possession of false documents, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Sunday. The arrests included two motorists who allegedly attempted to bribe a traffic official in the Eastern Cape as well as a […]

19 December 2016

RTMC

Corrupt traffic officers may be fueling motorists’ misbehavior: RTMC

Motorists warned of accident hotspots

Body cameras for traffic officers met with mixed reactions

Drones, body cameras to be used to enforce road safety and monitor traffic flow this Easter

More than 100 000 drivers tested for alcohol this festive season

Over 3000 motorists arrested over festive period so far

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