A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – So Lonely
Traffic
Let’s be Careful on the Roads This Easter
Drunk drivers and motorists who don't obey traffic rules have been warned: there will be more traffic police visibility in all the country's national road network starting from this coming Easter long weekend. On Tuesday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele unleashed into the traffic policing system the 231-member National Traffic Intervention Unit (NIU). Last year, Ndebele committed himself to the establishment of the NIU to bolster operations and interventions of existing traffic law … [Read more...] about Let’s be Careful on the Roads This Easter
Traffic Department Chalks up 200 Prosecutions Over the Weekend
The Traffic Department of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality showed its mettle over the weekend when a total of 227 prosecutions took place over the weekend. These offences included 19 cases of driving under the influence, 49 unlicensed drivers, 26 speeding offences, 3 reckless and negligent driving, 1 culpable homicide and 15 unlicensed or unregistered vehicles. The roadblocks are an indication of the seriousness of the Traffic Department when it comes to prosecuting lawless motorists. The … [Read more...] about Traffic Department Chalks up 200 Prosecutions Over the Weekend
Traffic Cop Stop – NOT my Anca in Life
A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – NOT my Anca in Life
Traffic Cop Stop – The Right Hand Lane has it’s OWN Robot my Friend!
A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The Right Hand Lane has it’s OWN Robot my Friend!
Traffic Cop Stop – Papa Wag Vir Jou
A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – Papa Wag Vir Jou
Driving Schools Accuse EC Traffic Departments of Widespread Corruption
The Democratic Alliance is calling for an investigation into the issuing of driver's licences in the province. When we allow drivers on the road who cannot drive, they are not only placing their lives in danger but also that of others. Several driving schools have approached the DA in the legislature to deal with apparent corruption within many municipal traffic departments and the Department of Transport (DoT) in general. It must be said that they played open cards in saying that they … [Read more...] about Driving Schools Accuse EC Traffic Departments of Widespread Corruption
Traffic Cop Stop – I hope you DON’T think that is a Urinal!
A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – I hope you DON’T think that is a Urinal!
Traffic Cop Stop – the Alpha and Omega
A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – the Alpha and Omega
Traffic Cop Stop – No Motivation
A good friend of MyPE spends a considerable amount of time on our roads. Being a consumate multitasker his Nikon D90 Digital Camera is always close at hand to photograph some of the crazy illegal moves by the vehicles in front of him. Naturally the animal known as Taxius Minbusus is the one that gravitates the most towards the camera - it being the most photogenic and agile of the animals and other hogs that we find on the road. We will be bringing you an image a day of the animal road antics … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – No Motivation
Have You Been Forwarding E-Mails Again?
The Department of Transport has dismissed an email stating that a 21-day grace period which applies to the renewal of motor vehicle licenses has been done away with. According to the email, the grace period for renewing motor vehicle licenses has been done away with, effective from 1 March 2011 and that a penalty will be levied for each day exceeding the expiry date. "The department wishes to state unequivocally that this message is devoid of any truth, and that the 21-day grace period (in … [Read more...] about Have You Been Forwarding E-Mails Again?
Lets be Careful on the Roads This Weekend
Transport Minister Sbusiso Ndebele has called on road users to obey the rules of the road this upcoming long weekend. The nation celebrates Human Rights Day on Monday, 21 March, which is a public holiday. "We call upon all road users to obey all rules and exercise human rights on our roads. We also urge motorists to drive with their headlamps on at all times," he said, adding that traffic law enforcement officers will be on the lookout as part of the Make Roads Safe campaign and new … [Read more...] about Lets be Careful on the Roads This Weekend
No AARTO Roll Out Delay
The Department of Transport says the national rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has not been delayed. "Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele is still to announce a date for the national roll-out of AARTO and the minister has not announced any date as yet," said the department in a statement. It said once the minister was fully satisfied that the national roll-out of AARTO may proceed a date would be announced. This comes after claims in the … [Read more...] about No AARTO Roll Out Delay
Meanwhile Over 5.5 Million Vehicles and Drivers Checked
More than 5.5 million vehicles and drivers have been checked, 2.3 million fines issued, at least 10 000 drunk drivers arrested and more than 24 000 un-roadworthy vehicles discontinued from use over the past four months. This far exceeds the million-a-month vehicle check target announced by Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele on 10 September 2010. The minister committed that as of 1 October 2010, traffic law enforcement officers across the country will stop and check no less than 1 million … [Read more...] about Meanwhile Over 5.5 Million Vehicles and Drivers Checked
Cycle Championships Road Closures
Residents must take note of the upcoming road closures during the cycle championships taking place in the Bay: Marine Drive will be a one-way between Admiralty Way and Second Avenue towards town from 6.30am to 6pm on Thursday. People travelling from Schoenmakerskop will be diverted through the NMMU back entrance. On Thursday afternoon, and from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, a number of roads will be one-ways in the following directions: up Military Road; down Brickmakers … [Read more...] about Cycle Championships Road Closures
