7 December 2005 Press Release A SAFETY MESSAGE TO TAXI DRIVERS Set an example of good driving this festive season and help reduce road accidents by: Obeying road traffic rules and signs Do not drink and drive Be patient and courteous in traffic Avoid road rage incidents Drive with your lights on Rest and stay alert especially on long distance trips Support the "safe4life" campaign and get your commuters safely to their loved ones to share in the joy of Christmas. As drivers we all have an obligation to drive safely at all times especially when it rains. We also urge you to co-operate at roadblocks and be on the lookout for pedestrians at night. ENDS Virgil James Spokesperson Communications Telephone: 011 407-7354 Facsimile: 011 403-3494 Cell: 082 467 9415 Email: virgilj@joburg.org.za