The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has announced that high-density operations during the Easter long weekend will focus on vehicle roadworthiness and driver fitness.
MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr Jackie Macie, confirmed that major routes including the N4, N2, N11, N12, N17, R38, R573, R568, R23 and R581 will receive heightened monitoring. These routes have historically recorded higher numbers of crashes and fatalities during holiday periods and will be prioritised, particularly during peak travel times.
Law enforcement authorities will maintain a visible presence through block patrols and stop-and-check operations. K78 roadblocks will also be implemented on identified routes to target unroadworthy vehicles, while alcohol-related enforcement will be intensified throughout the weekend.
Motorists travelling across the province will have access to rest stops as part of road safety education initiatives. Officials will also engage both drivers and pedestrians to promote safer road use during the busy travel period.
MEC Macie urged all road users to comply with traffic regulations, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and avoid driving under the influence. He further called for patience, vigilance, and caution, especially in poor weather conditions and construction zones.
“Let us all comply with the rules of the road, exercise tolerance towards fellow motorists, remain vigilant for pedestrians, and refrain from consuming intoxicating substances while driving,” he said.
Law enforcement officers have been instructed to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to traffic violations throughout the Easter period and beyond.