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| The CMA has a poor
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A combination of factors
contributes to this poor traffic safety record. These are:
- a lack of appropriate traffic safety management structures;
- poor infrastructure in low income areas;
- lack of administrative and judicial support to traffic law
enforcement; and,
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| In 1997, there were 62
561 recorded accidents in the CMA at a cost of R1.4 million. The fatality rate in the CMA is higher than the national average and three
to five times higher than international levels. Fatalities numbered 724 of which 404 were
pedestrians (54%).
Thirty two percent of all casualties involved pedestrians, with
39% of these being under the age of 13 years.
There is a high incidence of alcohol abuse amongst drivers and
pedestrians.
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The following indicators are monitored by the
Directorate: Transportation and Traffic, CMC:
- Total number of accidents.
- Number of fatalities.
Percentage of casualties and fatalities involving pedestrians.
See a summary of all
Indicators on this website
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The following responses
are underway by the CMC:
- The establishment of traffic safety management structures.
- The development of a road safety management and operational plan
for the CMA
- The production of an annual accident audit report.
- The establishment of a metropolitan accident bureau with other
stakeholders.
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- Do not drink and drive.
- Do not drive whilst using your cell
phone.
- Do not walk along highways and
freeways.
- Wear your seat belt.
- Do not speed or drive recklessly.
- Attend an advanced driving course.
- Make sure that your vehicle is in good
working order, especially with respect to tyres and brakes.
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