Cape Town motorists urged to pay their fines before Easter

The City of Cape Town has issued an appeal to motorists to pay their traffic fines as we go towards the Easter weekend.

CAPE TOWN MOTORISTS TO BE AWARE THIS EASTER SEASON

Traffic police are cracking down on individuals with unpaid fines as Easter travellers prepare for long-distance trips nationwide.

According to Cape Town etc, the City has stated that it will bring back its traffic fine roadshow in a bid to ‘clear 17,000 outstanding fines and 5,000 warrants’, in a media statement issued on Sunday, 17 March 2024.

The City of Cape Town stated that the roadshow will be an opportunity for motorists to ‘clear any outstanding fines or warrants, in a central location’, to avoid the risk of a run-in at a roadblock.

From Monday, 25 March 2024, until Wednesday, 27 March 2024, the roadshow will be at the Cape Town Civic Centre to assist motorists with their outstanding fees.

During the festive period in December 2023, around R4.6 million was collected, assisting over 2,000 clients, finalizing 16,923 fines and 5,150 warrants.

GET YOUR VEHICLE TESTED FOR FREE

The Western Cape Mobility Department is offering FREE ten-point checks for all vehicles from Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 March at venues in Cape Town and Drakenstein. 

According to a statement released by the Mobility Department their free vehicle safety tests, administered by qualified examiners, encompass a thorough ten-point inspection. This comprehensive check covers essential components such as:

• Tyres
• Brakes
• Lights
• Suspension
• CV Joints
• Electrical systems
• Exhaust
• Wipers
• License discs
• And more

The Western Cape Mobility Department urges mortorists to get their free vehicle safety tests and help make Western Cape roads safer for everyone this Easter holiday.

The department is dedicated to road safety, so let’s all work together to ensure a joyful and safe Easter on the roads.