‘Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) warns against fatal crashes’

9 June 2010

The Road Traffic Management Corporation is extremely concerned about the
high spate of fatal crashes that occurred countrywide over the past
weekend. People lost lives in different major crashes that occurred in
Limpopo, Western Cape and North West.

We do concur with the Automobile Association (AA) that alcohol is highly
used by road users and it remains a concern during the World Cup season.
Many of the fatal crashes happen as a result of alcohol intake and
speed. We therefore urge the road users to refrain from alcohol and use
of roads.

We also urge that motorists should address the fatigue factor when
driving long distances. The contributory factors in the recent accidents
have been indicated to the driver fatigue factors and moving violations
particularly in the accident that happened in Limpopo where 12 people
are reported to have been killed near Musina on Friday and six people
near Jane Furse on Saturday, which brings us to the total of 18 fatalities.

The RTMC would like to convey its condolences to the families that lost
loved ones "and it is our conviction that road crashes can be avoided by
simply obeying the rules of the road and driving cautiously" exclaims
Collins Letsoalo the Acting CEO of the RTMC.

Report bad driving on 0861 400 800.

For further information please contact:
Ms Thandi Moya (RTMC)
Tel: 012 809 5317
Cell: 071 680 3445

Issued by: Road Traffic Management Corporation
9 June 2010