The Western Cape is witnessing a surge in road safety initiatives as the Provincial Traffic Services ramped up operations from 16 to 22 March 2026, leading to the arrest of 88 drivers, Cape town Etc reports.
The heightened enforcement comes on the heels of alarming statistics that highlight the dangers posed by reckless driving and impaired road behaviour in the province.
Among the most concerning incidents was an assault on a provincial traffic officer by a minibus taxi driver, who allegedly ran a red light on Old Paarl Road in Brackenfell while under the influence of alcohol.
