NATIONAL NEWS - National Traffic Police have arrested more than 50 drivers for allegedly being under the influence of alcohol on the N1, N11 and R101 Polokwane.

The arrests were made at the weekend during an operation that was monitoring the high traffic volumes of people are travelling to religious pilgrimages and a cultural festival in Limpopo and the Free State, respectively.

In addition, 163 minibuses operating without licences were issued with tickets and discontinued from their journeys.

“A total of 237 vehicles were discontinued for being unroadworthy and displaying mechanical defects. Five motorists were arrested for attempting to bribe officers, and three motorists were arrested for reckless and negligent driving.

“In Gauteng, 384 Minibus drivers were arrested for driving without driving licences,” the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Monday. -SAnews.gov.za 

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