Luxury vehicle crash: Drunk Porsche driver hits taxi in Cape Town CBD
The City of Cape Town's enforcement agencies continue to ramp up efforts to combat crime and improve public safety, with 235 suspects arrested and over 45 843 fines issued during the past week's operations.
Among the week's standout incidents was a serious motor vehicle accident involving a yellow Porsche and a minibus taxi on FW de Klerk Boulevard outbound, near Marine Drive in the CBD.
Traffic officers who responded to the scene arrested the driver of the Porsche for driving under the influence.
The suspect recorded a breathalyser reading of 0.52mg/1000ml, more than double the legal limit of 0.24mg/1000ml.
'This is just the latest in a series of troubling incidents involving high-end sports cars,' said Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.
'To be caught driving under the influence so early in the morning, and at more than twice the legal limit, is deeply concerning. This accident could have had far more serious consequences.'
City of Cape Town traffic officers recorded 36 351 offences, executed 1 251 warrants of arrest, and impounded 179 public transport vehicles over the week.
Notably, 23 of the 26 arrests made were for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Metro police made a significant contribution, arresting 50 suspects and issuing 2 477 fines.
One notable arrest occurred in Hanover Park over the weekend, where officers – assisted by the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system – responded to a report of multiple gunshots.
A 23-year-old suspect was arrested after being found in possession of a 9mm pistol with a filed-off serial number and 11 rounds of ammunition.
Law Enforcement officers were also active, making 159 arrests and issuing 7 021 fines during routine patrols.
Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town's Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) fielded 1 632 calls over the weekend, including reports of 110 assaults and 53 vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Residents are reminded to stay alert and report emergencies by calling (021) 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline.
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