---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lisa Poole <lisa.po...@capetown.gov.za> Date: Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM Subject: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Traffic Services intensifies drunken driving and drag racing operations To: William Mxolose <william.mxol...@capetown.gov.za>
Sent to you on behalf of Subcouncil 15 *CITY OF CAPE TOWN*** * * *MEDIA RELEASE*** * * *3**1** AUGUST 2010* * * *Traffic Services intensifies drunken driving and drag racing operations* * * City Traffic Services intensified its campaign against drunken driving and drag racing this weekend by holding various operations in Delft, Gordon's Bay and Atlantis. A total of 30 people were arrested, 27 for driving under the influence of alcohol and more than 400 traffic offences were recorded. In Delft on Sunday 29 August, 15 people were arrested at a roadblock for drunk driving and 265 traffic-related fines were issued for offences including: · 127 Driving Licence offences · 65 Unlicensed vehicles · 73 Offences relating to unroadworthy vehicles A total of 12 drivers were arrested and 72 traffic-related offences were recorded at a roadblock in Gordon's Bay on Saturday 28 August. “There is a direct link between the consumption of alcohol and road traffic accidents and we will not hesitate to prosecute those that drive under the influence of alcohol,” said media spokesperson for Cape Town Traffic Services, Kevin Jacobs. Traffic Services Specialised Units also held drag racing operations over the weekend. During an operation held in Atlantis on Sunday 29 August, officers recorded 103 offences, which includes three arrests for unruly behaviour. A total of 22 vehicles were suspended because of illegal modifications made to increase the performance and speed of the vehicles and a further 21 unlicensed vehicles were fined. “Illegal drag racing in Cape Town continues to attract large numbers of spectators in dangerous environments where no provision has been made for their safety. The events are attended mostly by young people and alcohol flows freely. The combination of alcohol and speed can create a volatile situation”. “ Drag racers and spectators always face the possibility of serious injury. We will therefore not stop intensifying our drag racing operations throughout the city and will continue to arrest those that take part in this illegal activity,” said Jacobs. *End* * * *Issued by: Communication Department, City of Cape Town* *Media enquiries: Ke**vin Jacobs,** Traffic Services, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021 812 4571 or Cell: 083 264 9661* ** * * *Merle Lourens, Chief Inspector: Traffic Services, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021 812 4570 or Cell: 072 200 1512* NOTE: This e-mail (including attachments) is subject to the disclaimer published at: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/disclaimer.aspx. Please read the disclaimer before opening any attachment or taking any other action in terms of this e-mail. If you cannot access the disclaimer, kindly send an email to disclai...@capetown.gov.za and a copy will be provided to you. By replying to this e-mail or opening any attachment you agree to be bound by the provisions of the disclaimer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to obsnw-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en
