Traffic Fine Roadshow Clears R4.2 Million In Outstanding Fines

This week's City of Cape Town traffic fine roadshow attracted nearly 3 500 motorists, who collectively made representations on just over 32 000 outstanding fines and warrants, racking up a staggering total value of more than R14 million.

The five-day event was a significant opportunity for citizens to actively participate in rectifying their traffic violations and ensuring compliance with municipal regulations, reports Cape town Etc .

As the dust settled on the initiative, it was revealed that motorists settled a remarkable 10 279 fines and resolved 3 892 warrants, amounting to R4 204 070.

Additionally, many individuals arranged to pay an extra R10 million in outstanding fines.

Mayco Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, underscored the necessity of settling reduced fines before the designated deadline, warning that failure to do so could result in the fines escalating into summonses or warrants with added costs.