By Tshepiso Mogotsi
"THE significance of this project is about saving man's greatest possession - life."
It was a strong message delivered by Gauteng Transport MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu this week at the Lanseria off ramp on the N14, where he launched Drive 4 Life, aimed at promoting road safety during Easter.
The project is part of the national Arrive Alive campaign and involves all law enforcement agencies - the provincial Department of Transport, Metro police, South African Police and the South African National Defence Force as well as emergency services.
Various law enforcement actions will be executed, including the "K78" roadblocks, in which all cars are stopped for inspection, and an intensified Operation Blue Light. The roadblocks mainly concentrate on driver fatigue, passenger overloading and vehicle roadworthiness and Operation Blue Light focuses on speeding and ignorance of road traffic signs.
This campaign will be monitored from seven satellite stations on a seven-day/24-hour basis. Stations will be placed in major routes: the N1, N4, N12, N14 and R59.
In addition, the MEC said there would be exhibitions at Rand Easter Show portraying all facets of traffic management.
