Arrive Alive ■Vertical lift tow trucks to assist in addressing parking violations in the City of Cape Town https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=71000&page=vertical-lift-tow-trucks-to-assist-in-addressing-parking-violations-in-the-city-of-cape-town Across South Africa, the constitution dictates that each municipality must enforce the national regulations around traffic matters. While we have dedicated our efforts for road safety, we have spent the past few years striving to improve our crime prevention capabilities so that we can assist our national police in the best way possible. We continue to find new ways to improve our traffic enforcement, along with new innovations happening across all of our other services. A major source of complaints to the city and a threat to road safety are obstructions caused on our public roads, including that of vehicles that have parked in an irresponsible manner, or with little consideration for the impact it has on fellow road users. Up until now, we have had limited ability to tow such vehicles, confined to where a large flatbed truck can pull in front of the vehicle causing the obstruction, and then hoist the vehicle onto the flatbed. This is seldom possible within CBD or congested areas.... ■Stolen vehicle traced and recovered at Heatherly Cemetery in Mamelodi https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=71001&page=stolen-vehicle-traced-and-recovered-at-heatherly-cemetery-in-mamelodi Members of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (NC), Tshenolo P.I, TMPD Task Team, and Cartrack swiftly responded to intelligence received regarding a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Garsfontein. Through coordinated efforts, the stolen vehicle was traced and recovered at Heatherly Cemetery in Mamelodi. #growingasafergauteng #bootsontheground ■Twelve motorcycles impounded in the Alberton area https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=71002&page=twelve-motorcycles-impounded-in-the-alberton-area The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Overloads Unit Officers, impounded twelve(12) motorcycles for failing to meet the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act 93/1996 in the Alberton area. While conducting law enforcement duties between Swartkoppies, R554, Garfield, Lincoln and Ascott Road, Officers conducted inspections for compliance of motorcycles operating as delivery vehicles in the Alberton area. Officers stopped and inspected twelve (12) Big boy motorcycles, upon inspection Officers found the said vehicles operating without license discs, undocumented foreign nationals’ drivers operating with fraudulent licences and without work permits or visa. The EMPD will leave no stone unturned to ensure road users adhere to the rules of the road and meet the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act 93/1996.... ■North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Convenes Provincial Transport Forum https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=71003&page=north-west-department-of-community-safety-and-transport-management-convenes-provincial-transport-forum Directorate of Transport Planning and Policy Development under the Chief Directorate of Transport Operations hosted the 4th quarter Provincial Transport Forum in the Bojanala platinum District chaired by the acting Director Mr Segopotso Molotsi. This quarterly forum brings together departmental officials, municipal representatives, and various stakeholders to discuss and strategize on pressing transport issues affecting the province. This is in line with the requirements of the National Land Transport Act (NLTA). The forum provides a platform that allows municipalities and all transport stakeholders to delibarate and share ideas. Mr Jomo Moiloa, of the hosting city in the Bojanala District, welcomed all officials to the forum and wished everyone a productive day. The agenda of the forum included discussions on the improvement of road infrastructure networks, scholar transport operations, optimization of the public transport systems, and implementation of advanced traffic management... ■Active collision reported on the N2 Southbound at Ramp to Umdloti https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=71004&page=active-collision-reported-on-the-n2-southbound-at-ramp-to-umdloti Active collision reported on the N2 Southbound at Ramp to Umdloti. It was established that it was a serious collision. The centre lane is currently closed. Please avoid the area if possible and use alternative routes. Local authorities are currently on the scene for assistance and further investigations.... #sa911