88 Arrests, 21 Crashes: Western Cape's Road Safety Crackdown
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Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services conducted a week-long road safety campaign from March 16th to 22nd, 2026, resulting in 88 driver arrests. A notable incident involved a minibus taxi driver who ran a red light and resisted arrest, leading to a physical altercation with officers. The campaign also saw 257 checks, 38,810 vehicle inspections, 8,584 fines, 38 vehicle impoundments, 168 vehicles removed from roads, and 320 speeding violations. A female officer was injured in the altercation but helped subdue the suspect. The week highlighted the human cost of unsafe roads, with 21 crashes causing 22 fatalities, including 13 pedestrians. The driver now faces charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest. As Easter approaches, services are intensifying patrols to cut crashes and protect lives, urging everyone to drive sober and stay alert.
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