Motorists urged to obey the law this Easter

JOHANNESBURG - Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is warning motorists against breaking the law during the Easter holiday period.

Chikunga launched this year’s Easter Road Safety campaign in Atteridgeville on Friday.

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This year's campaign will focus on drinking and driving, pedestrian safety, and vehicle roadworthiness.

Over 250 recently graduated traffic officers will also be observing operations until they're deployed on a full time basis.

The Transport Department says its main priority will be a steep reduction in the number of road fatalities this Easter.