As Festive holidays near to an end and most people will be returning to work and school, traffic volumes are expected to increase.
Traffic officers will remain alert during this time to ensure that motorists abide to the rules of the road and that all road users arrive safe to their destinations.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie reiterates his call to motorists to check their vehicles and ensure that they are roadworthy before undertaking a trip. He thanks those who continue to prioritize road safety.
"We need to appreciate the motorists who always remember that it is their responsibility to ensure safety when on the road. We will continue to encourage those who break the law to begin to respect the rules of the road.
Road Safety is everybody's business, that is why we encourage all users of the road to play their part by using it responsibly," he says.
The MEC further encourages parents to ensure that the vehicles that their children will be travelling on to school are safe, roadworthy and not overloaded.
He says that parents should report school transport operators who break the law to the authorities.
"Don't risk the lives of your children in the name of saving money. We've had a lot of crashes in the past involving school children, parents can help government curb these crashes by reporting lawlessness," he adds.
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Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.