The speedsters were caught during operations conducted along major routes since the beginning of this month.
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng traffic police have arrested over 70 motorists for reckless and negligent driving across the province.
The speedsters were caught during operations conducted along major routes since the beginning of this month.
A 35-year-old driver was handcuffed on the R21 in Irene after being found excessively speeding at 204 kilometres per hour on a 120 zone.
While another motorist was arrested on Thursday after he clocked more than 215 kilometres per hour on the N1 North which of is also a 120 zone.
Gauteng police’s Obed Sibabsa said majority of the suspects were found to be under the influence of alcohol.
“Reasons given for speeding; robbery at home or business, my wife is about to deliver a baby, rushing to a very important business meeting. These Lousy excuses, fairy tales. They were charged with reckless driving and exceeding the prescribed speed limit.”
