Speedy lawyer arrested in KZN after driving at 222km/h in his Mercedes
A lawyer and an auditor were among motorists arrested for excessive speeding this weekend along the N2 near Park Rynie, as part of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport’s ongoing “Zero Tolerance, No Nonsense, and Alufakwa” road safety campaign.
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, commended the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) team stationed at Park Rynie for their vigilance and commitment to curbing road carnage.
“We wish to pause and commend the RTI team from Park Rynie working along the N2 for their vigilance and dedication towards ensuring road safety this weekend,” said Duma.
Among those arrested was a lawyer who was allegedly clocked at 222km/h in a blue Mercedes-Benz while travelling from Umtata, nearly double the legal limit in a 120km/h zone.
He initially failed to stop when instructed, prompting officers to give chase before apprehending him. The man was taken to Scottburgh Police Station and released on R3,000 bail.
Also arrested was an auditor from Reservoir Hills, who was caught driving at 177km/h in a Hyundai. He was also taken to Scottburgh Police Station and granted R1,500 bail.
A third motorist, whose name has not yet been released, was arrested after being caught driving at 178km/h and remains in custody awaiting bail.
“These arrests send a clear message that nobody is above the law,” Duma said.
“However, we must hasten to point out that professionals such as the lawyer and auditor should know better.”
Duma expressed concern about the broader societal impact of reckless driving.
“Speedsters and reckless drivers are causing so much suffering and socio-economic struggles for many individuals and their families. In our interaction with many families of victims of road crashes, we hear stories of job losses, disability, and families being ripped apart.”
He added: “As the department, we affirm our commitment to ensure the safety of road users.”
The Zero Tolerance campaign continues to operate across the province as authorities intensify efforts to reduce road fatalities and enforce compliance.
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