KNYSNA NEWS - A Knysna motorist was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence over the weekend according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services.
In addition to this, another was arrested for reckless and negligent driving.
A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that six people died on the province’s roads over the weekend, but none were from the Garden Route area.
A total of 28 motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Six motorists were arrested in the George service area, six in Mossel Bay, five in Caledon, two in Brackenfell, two in Swellendam, two in Oudtshoorn, one in Knysna, one in Vredendal and one in Worcester.
During October, the Department of Transport and Public Works will be focusing on child road safety including road safety talks at schools, seatbelt compliance, learner transport operations, and scholar patrol audits and training.
Kenny Africa, the provincial traffic chief said, “Comprehensive road safety education for children requires the involvement of traffic officers, parents, teachers and other adults in a community.
"Together, we can set a good example for children by consistently adhering to the rules of the road.”
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