Johannesburg – Motorists have been warned that the speed cameras are back on after the City of Johannesburg signed a new contract with the service provider.
Speedsters have not been receiving fines because the speed cameras were switched off after the contract expired in June 2021. Since then, the cameras have been inactive.
MMC for Public Safety David Tembe said Sunday: “The City of Johannesburg has signed a new contract with Syntell (Pty) Ltd for the provision of advanced law enforcement and crash management (ALECRAM) services for a period of three years”.
Tembe added: “The contract will come into effect just before the festive season traffic volume increase and will form part of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Departments (JMPD) strategy to combat road fatalities during this period.
“Syntell is a leader in end-to-end traffic law enforcement that provides cutting edge technologybased services and systems for road safety, traffic management and revenue collection.
“Their accident/crash management module will help the JMPD to link crashes to an exact position on a road and to determine the reason for the crash.
“This will provide the Department with the means to address the factors contributing to crashes.”
The MMC for Public Safety said he “welcomed” the signing of this new contract, which takes place in the wake of his launch of the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign at the Buccleuch Interchange.
South African Breweries (SAB) has donated seven Alcohol Evidentiary Mobile Units that will be used during drunk and driving operations throughout the City, Tembe said.
We want to send a clear message to motorists that the City of Johannesburg has a zero tolerance for lawlessness, drunk and reckless driving during this festive season,” said the MMC.
“Gone are the days when motorists had free rein and could speed on our roads without any repercussions and with total disregard for rules of the road.”
Tembe said the JMPDs strategy for road safety during the festive season will be multipronged.
The MMC said it will entail roadblocks, where motorists will be tested for road fitness, including drunk driving, and vehicles will be tested for roadworthiness.
Operation Night Life will be in full force and there will be no leniency for speedsters.
The flagrant disregard of the rules of the road, which result in the loss of life and serious injuries will not be tolerated,” said the MMC.
“We call upon all road users to work with us by obeying the law, keeping to the speed limit and avoiding driving under the influence of alcohol.
“We wish all of our residents a blessed and safe festive season and urge everyone to arrive alive.
