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Traffic officers conducting a road safety operation.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has urged motorists to play their part in ensuring safety on roads. This comes as many people are returning from various destinations. Some motorists are still reported to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says roadblocks will remain in place in various hotspots.
“Motorists travelling within the City of Johannesburg are reminded to comply with traffic regulations and municipal by-laws. Most importantly, they are warned against driving under the influence of alcohol. Apart from facing legal consequences such as arrest, fines, or the suspension of a driver’s licence, intoxicated driving could result in serious or even fatal accidents,” says Fihla.
Meanwhile, Gauteng police say they have closed over 1000 non-compliant liquor outlets in the province. This as the province sees an alarming rise in tavern shooting incidents.
Deputy Police Commissioner Fred Kekana says most owners of liquor outlets are continuing to use fraudulent licenses and sell alcohol to underage patrons.
Kekana says, “Those that are not licenced, we have closed those that serve people who are already intoxicated, that on its own is already non-compliance and serving under-age children. We are continuously looking at all those things to ensure that our communities are safe and the law is respected,” he adds.
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