Sanral not implementing speed limits on public roads
The Sanral spokesperson, Vusi Mona, said the information that is circulating on social media platforms that it is implementing new speed limits on the roads is not true.
'Sanral has a distinct mandate to manage the country's national road network. This mandate includes the financing, planning, development, improvement, maintenance and rehabilitation of the national roads, as prescribed by the Sanral Act of 1998. The Sanral mandate does not include any enforcement rights, be that related to speed, safety or security,' said Mona,
ALSO READ: Government intends to reduce speed limits drastically
According to the fake communique that is being circulated, effective from July 1, Sanral Highway Law will implement adjusted limits across South Africa's national highway system.
These include:
• Urban roads reduced from 60km/h to 50km/h
• Rural roads adjusted from 100km/h to 80km/h
• Highways and national routes capped at 110km/h, down from 120km/h
• Heavy vehicles limited to 90km/h on all roads, and
• School zones to have a strict 30km/h speed limit during school hours.
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'We encourage members of the public to contact Sanral's hotline number on 0800 204 508 or email at sanral@tip-offs.co.za if they come across suspicious information being circulated,' Mona said.
Mona also requested members of the public not to spread unverified information.
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