CITY OF CAPE TOWN - MEDIA RELEASE - 23 SEPTEMBER 2009
Traffic Officers were out at 06:00 on Tuesday, 22 September to assess the extent to which illegal taxis are operating in the Fish Hoek area. Thirteen taxis were stopped and checked and the drivers of eight of these vehicles were found to be operating illegally. Various fines were issued for driving without a valid driving license, failing to carry a license in the vehicle and other offences.
“Eight taxis were impounded for not having transportation permits and these vehicles are being stored for safe-keeping at our pound in Ndjamena,” says Chief Inspector Merle Lourens, media spokesperson for Cape Town Traffic Services.
“Taxi owners also face charges for permitting their employees to drive without licenses. Dockets were opened at the Fish Hook SAPS and the charges are being followed up,” says Lourens.
The Ghost Squad also conducted a sting operation in Sacks Circle and Modder dam Road, Bellville, and in Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton, concentrating on reckless driving. Twenty nine cars were suspended from being operated on the road because of faulty brakes, smooth tires and illegal or no number plates fitted. Seventeen motorists were charged for not wearing their safety belts and 92 speeding cases were recorded, with the highest speed being 117km/h in a 60km/h zone.
Three hundred and eighty-nine vehicles were checked for outstanding warrants and 15 drivers were warned to appear in Court.
Issued by: Communication Department, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Merle Lourens, Tel: 021 918 2572 or Cell: 072 200 1512
Kevin Jacobs, Tel: 021 980 1257 or Cell: 083 264 9661
Traffic Officers were out at 06:00 on Tuesday, 22 September to assess the extent to which illegal taxis are operating in the Fish Hoek area. Thirteen taxis were stopped and checked and the drivers of eight of these vehicles were found to be operating illegally. Various fines were issued for driving without a valid driving license, failing to carry a license in the vehicle and other offences.
“Eight taxis were impounded for not having transportation permits and these vehicles are being stored for safe-keeping at our pound in Ndjamena,” says Chief Inspector Merle Lourens, media spokesperson for Cape Town Traffic Services.
“Taxi owners also face charges for permitting their employees to drive without licenses. Dockets were opened at the Fish Hook SAPS and the charges are being followed up,” says Lourens.
The Ghost Squad also conducted a sting operation in Sacks Circle and Modder dam Road, Bellville, and in Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton, concentrating on reckless driving. Twenty nine cars were suspended from being operated on the road because of faulty brakes, smooth tires and illegal or no number plates fitted. Seventeen motorists were charged for not wearing their safety belts and 92 speeding cases were recorded, with the highest speed being 117km/h in a 60km/h zone.
Three hundred and eighty-nine vehicles were checked for outstanding warrants and 15 drivers were warned to appear in Court.
Issued by: Communication Department, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Merle Lourens, Tel: 021 918 2572 or Cell: 072 200 1512
Kevin Jacobs, Tel: 021 980 1257 or Cell: 083 264 9661
