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RTMC calls on motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads

RTMC calls on motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads.

The call follows a major collision that claimed 15 lives in the Eastern Cape on Monday morning. 

In a statement issued, the RTMC said the collision occurred when a minibus crashed head-on with an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) at approximately 5:30am on Monday on the N9 between Graaff-Reinett and Middelburg.

A Mazda CX5 SUV with six occupants and a fully loaded minibus travelling from the Western Cape collided head-on early on Monday morning.

“It has been established that the SUV was travelling from Middelburg to Graaff-Reinett and the Minibus was travelling the opposite direction towards Middelburg, when they collided head on,” the RTMC said.

READ | Eastern Cape crash claims 13 lives 

The RTMC has sent investigators to the Eastern Cape province to investigate the cause of the accident.

It said law enforcement officers will continue to maintain a strong presence on the roads throughout the festive period and warned that those who disregard the rules of the road will be held to account. 

“Those driving long distances should take regular stops to avoid fatigue.  Fatigue is one of the leading contributors to road accidents, with research showing that drowsy and distracted drivers are significantly more likely to be involved in collisions. 

“Drivers should rest, especially before long-distance driving. The average adult should aim for eight hours of sleep,” the RTMC said. 

It added that fatigue is worsened by distractions, including texting, talking on the phone, or using in-car entertainment systems while driving. 

“The use of alcohol is also a major factor behind road crashes around this time of the year.” 

Since the start of Festive Season Road Safety campaign on 1 December, more than 700 drivers have been arrested for drunken driving.

Close to 100 000 traffic fines have been issued for various infringements of traffic violations, while 2 1 54 vehicles were discontinued because of defects and 2397 public transport vehicles were impounded for violations of operator permits. – SAnews.gov.za

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads.

The call follows a major collision that claimed 15 lives in the Eastern Cape on Monday morning. 

In a statement issued, the RTMC said the collision occurred when a minibus crashed head-on with an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) at approximately 5:30am on Monday on the N9 between Graaff-Reinett and Middelburg.

A Mazda CX5 SUV with six occupants and a fully loaded minibus travelling from the Western Cape collided head-on early on Monday morning.

“It has been established that the SUV was travelling from Middelburg to Graaff-Reinett and the Minibus was travelling the opposite direction towards Middelburg, when they collided head on,” the RTMC said.

READ | Eastern Cape crash claims 13 lives 

The RTMC has sent investigators to the Eastern Cape province to investigate the cause of the accident.

It said law enforcement officers will continue to maintain a strong presence on the roads throughout the festive period and warned that those who disregard the rules of the road will be held to account. 

“Those driving long distances should take regular stops to avoid fatigue.  Fatigue is one of the leading contributors to road accidents, with research showing that drowsy and distracted drivers are significantly more likely to be involved in collisions. 

“Drivers should rest, especially before long-distance driving. The average adult should aim for eight hours of sleep,” the RTMC said. 

It added that fatigue is worsened by distractions, including texting, talking on the phone, or using in-car entertainment systems while driving. 

“The use of alcohol is also a major factor behind road crashes around this time of the year.” 

Since the start of Festive Season Road Safety campaign on 1 December, more than 700 drivers have been arrested for drunken driving.

Close to 100 000 traffic fines have been issued for various infringements of traffic violations, while 2 1 54 vehicles were discontinued because of defects and 2397 public transport vehicles were impounded for violations of operator permits. – SAnews.gov.za

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