With traffic volumes expected to increase ahead of the Christmas and New Year long weekends, government has called on all road users, drivers and pedestrians to take the necessary action to keep safe and ensure a reduction in the number of crashes on the roads.
“Government alone cannot change this reality. We can only save lives if road users change their behaviour, because it is the behaviour of people that led to most of the 11 883 deaths on our roads last year,” Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said during the launch of the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, earlier this month.
Even though the number of road fatalities decreased by 4,4% from 2022 to 2023, the Minister said one death is one too many.
“We are working alongside the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), as well as provincial and municipal departments responsible for transport and road safety, amongst others, to ensure
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
