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Police Arrest Speeding Motorists on N1 Highway Exceeding 200km/h
Police arrested speeding motorists on the N1 highway. The arrests occurred following incidents of excessive speeding in Sandton and Midrand on Tuesday night.
In Sandton, a 26-year-old drove 275 km/h in a 120 km/h zone, while in Midrand, police also captured a 23-year-old motorist for going 222 km/h.
According to The Citizen, Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane confirmed that officers arrested both drivers on the spot and detained them at Midrand and Sandton police stations. The arrested individuals will appear in the Midrand Magistrate’s Court to face charges related to reckless and negligent driving and exceeding the general speed limit.
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Maremane emphasised the dangers of speeding and its significant role in road accidents and fatalities. He stressed that the Gauteng Traffic Police will continue intensifying patrols to prevent traffic violations and ensure road safety.
Earlier this month, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department also apprehended two speedsters for violating speed limits in Brackendowns, Alberton. A 34-year-old male drove at 146 km/h in an 80 km/h zone while officers stopped a 57-year-old female for going 129 km/h in the same speed zone. Authorities are actively addressing excessive speeding and its associated risks on South African roads.
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