183 drunk drivers arrested in WC in 2 weeks

CAPE TOWN - One hundred and eighty-three drunk drivers have been arrested on Western Cape roads in two weeks.

Provincial traffic police have begun the Easter road safety campaigns ahead of the long weekend.

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Traffic volumes are expected to peak from Thursday afternoon as motorists head to various holiday destinations.

Authorities said that among their hotspot areas are the West Coast, N2 towards the Southern Cape, and the Winelands.

"Driving under the influence, speeding, or overtaking recklessly not only endangers your life, it endangers the lives of everyone around you," said the provincial minister for mobility, Isaac Sileku.

"We have always taken a zero-tolerance approach, not just over holidays such as Easter, but throughout the year. Our traffic law enforcement officers will be visible and active across the province to protect lives and enforce the law,"  Sileku said.