SAFETY WARNING AS COLD FRONTS HIT

WITH two cold fronts expected to bring dangerous wet conditions in the coming days, the City of Cape Town has warned mense to be vigilant on the metropole’s roads.   

The Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 60 motor vehicle accidents and 21 pedestrian vehicle accidents over 48 hours. 

According the Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith, the figures represent a near 100 percent increase compared to the previous weekend when 41 such incidents were recorded.

The PECC recorded 1 825 incidents over the weekend including 648 medical incidents, 34 fires, 96 cases of assault, 53 cases of domestic violence and 81 motor vehicle and pedestrian vehicle accidents.

He said: “'These statistics are a grim reminder of the challenges we face with road safety. “With the current wet weather over the city, odds are that the rate of incidents will remain high. 

“Our enforcement services work around the clock to be visible and to address transgressions. 

“Just in the last week, traffic officers recorded more than 50 000 incidents where road users broke the law. 

“Enforcement is a critical cog in this wheel, but safer roads start with greater accountability from road users. 

“I appeal to everyone to share in the responsibility of creating safer walking, driving and cycling conditions for all by obeying the law and exercising greater care for yourself and others.”