The Talking Point

Pedestrian misbehaving on the roads


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Latest stats around road fatalities since the start of the festive season has revealed that out of the 94 accidents that occurred, 53 were pedestrians. Even though we may not understand how the fatalities happened, is enough being done to look at the behaviour of pedestrians? Often so many of them cross on the freeway under a abridge, while others cross while the traffic lights are read. What then should be done to deal with pedestrians as motorists are given fines or jail time for traffic violations? Also as a motorist listen to this conversation, what are your experience when it comes to pedestrians? 

GUEST: Unathi Binqose – Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Transport Department

GUEST: Simon Zwane – Spokesperson for the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

GUEST: Mmusi Moeti – Spokesperson for the Department of Community, safety, security and liason 

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