As holidaymakers make their way back home, road safety operations across the Western Cape have remained firmly in place, with traffic volumes continuing to test both motorists and enforcement teams , Cape townEtc reports.
Updates shared by the Western Cape Mobility Department officials show that between 29 December 2025 and 4 January 2026, traffic officers maintained a strong presence on major routes and secondary roads as part of a broader effort to manage peak return traffic and reduce risky driving behaviour.
During this period, Provincial Traffic Services made 88 arrests, with 65 linked to driving under the influence of alcohol. Speeding also featured prominently, with more than 350 offences recorded, including a motorist clocked at 171km/h in a 120km/h zone.
