Major ‘Accident Zones’ Identified

[Phillip Coetser]

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With the festive season upon us, many travelers will once again embark on their holiday destinations.
FIKILE MBALULA UNVEILS DECEMBER ROAD SAFETY PLANS....and I quote,
“The law enforcement authorities will place emphasis on fatigue management, reckless driving, intoxicated drivers, alcohol abuse and drugs, and road rage. They will clamp down on distracted driving, dangerous overtaking, and excessive speed. There’s a spike in the use of recreational drugs – this will constitute a focal area during the festive season and beyond.“
This means roadblocks, and plenty of them. A bullish Mbalula made his department’s priorities clear this week, and explained that he’ll also have one eye on the bent coppers who allow lawbreakers to slip under the radar:........................https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/wh ... -december/
Mbaks also listed four major highways that have been identified as ‘high accident zones’. These locations have witnessed some of the most devastating crashes, or the highest volume of incidents, over the past few festive periods. Heading into December, the following four commuter routes will be under intense scrutiny:
WHERE ARE THE MAJOR ACCIDENT ZONES IN SOUTH AFRICA?
● N4 on the Vosman area near Emalahleni, Mpumalanga: There are high volumes of incidents involving pedestrians here.
● N2 in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal: Multiple speeding incidents have claimed dozens of lives on this highway.
● at the border of the Eastern Cape and Western Cape: Fatigue is a major killer on the route.
● R71 in Mankweng, Limpopo: Village populations close to the road can lead to some grim accidents on this stretch.
Be safe all, and ALWAYS be alert when using the roads.

Regards