Drivers in Cape Town who have unpaid fines are advised that traffic police are “expected to be on high alert” as Easter weekend draws near. As Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town reminds drivers to settle their traffic penalties.
Cape Town Motorists Should be Careful This Easter Season
As travelers prepare for long-distance treks across the country for Easter, traffic police are stepping up their crackdown on those who have outstanding fines. In a media statement on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the City of Cape Town reportedly announced that it will resume its traffic fine roadshow with the goal of “clearing 17,000 outstanding fines and 5,000 warrants.”
In order to reduce the possibility of running afoul of a roadblock, the City of Cape Town announced that the roadshow will provide drivers with the chance to “clear any outstanding fines or warrants, in a central location.”
The roadshow will be in the Cape Town Civic Center from Monday, March 25, 2024, to Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to help drivers with their unpaid fines. About R4.6 million was raised during the holiday season in December 2023, helping more than 2,000 people and settling 16,923 penalties and 5,150 warrants.
Get a Free Vehicle Testing in Cape Town
At locations in Drakenstein and Cape Town, the Western Cape Mobility Department will be providing FREE ten-point inspections for all vehicles from Saturday, March 23 to Thursday, March 28. The Mobility Department said in a statement that their free car safety tests, which are conducted by certified inspectors, include a comprehensive ten-point inspection.
This thorough examination includes important elements like:
- Tyres
- Brakes
- Lights
- Suspension
- CV Joints
- Electrical systems
- Exhaust
- Wipers
- License discs
- And more
In order to help make Western Cape roads safer for everyone over the Easter weekend, the Western Cape Mobility Department is urging morticians to take advantage of its free vehicle safety tests.
Since the department is committed to traffic safety, let’s cooperate to make sure everyone has a happy and safe Easter driving.
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