The Gauteng department of roads and transport says it has arrested drivers for serious offences, issued hundreds of infringement notices and impounded vehicles during festive season operations.
The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate conducted operations from December 22 to 28 across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, resulting in 45 vehicles being taken off the road discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded and 27 arrests, mainly for drunk driving and bribery.
Law enforcement also targeted public transport compliance, resulting in 187 minibuses found without licence discs, 193 drivers operating without valid driving licences and 65 minibuses discontinued, said Gauteng roads and transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
