The City of Ekurhuleni has warned residents against the dangers of crossing freeways on foot after 30 pedestrians were arrested on the N17 in Brakpan.
In a pedestrian operation on Thursday Ekurhuleni metro police department EMPD female officers from different units and precincts arrested 30 pedestrians crossing on the N17 in the Brakpan area, said the city.
The operation, which formed part of the citys Women's Month programme, aimed to address growing concern about pedestrians crossing freeways unsafely after a recent increase in fatal accidents.