Gauteng Transport Dept notes significant law enforcement outcomes during festive season

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport said it has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes during festive-season operations conducted in the past week across the Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni metros.

During the period, the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate issued hundreds of infringement notices, pulled unsafe vehicles off the road, impounded vehicles operating unlawfully and arrested serious offences.

Roads and transport spokesperson Lesiba Mpya explained: “A total of 45 vehicles were discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests were effected, mainly for drunk driving and bribery.”

He added that the department will not tolerate lawlessness on the roads.

“Enforcement also targeted public transport compliance, resulting in 187 minibuses found without licence discs, 193 drivers operating without valid driving licences, and 65 minibuses discontinued.”