The City of Cape Town’s popular traffic fine roadshows continue to attract large crowds, with the most recent event in Athlone seeing more than 3,600 residents queue to settle outstanding fines and warrants.
The initiative has become one of the City’s most popular outreach programmes, offering motorists a convenient, all-in-one solution to resolve traffic-related matters.
The roadshows are coordinated in partnership with the City’s Municipal Courts, Revenue Services, and other internal departments. Designed as a “one-stop shop”, the initiative allows residents to settle outstanding traffic fines, address active warrants and negotiate reduced penalties through formal representations
During the latest six-day event, motorists paid over R4.1 million in fines, while a further R11.5 million was recorded through representation processes.
Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said the strong turnout reflects both the success of the initiative and the scale of traffic violations across the city. “The traffic fine roadshow is clearly growing in popularity and our Traffic Service will continue to take these payment opportunities to communities,” he said.
“The turnout is a reminder once more of the sheer number of driving transgressions and related fines generated on a daily basis. While we appreciate those who have taken the opportunity to resolve their matters, we hope the time spent in queues and the cost involved will encourage greater adherence to the rules of the road.”
With the Easter long weekend approaching, authorities are preparing to intensify road safety operations, including roadblocks and vehicle checkpoints.
Smith urged motorists to ensure their fines and warrants are resolved in advance to avoid complications while travelling.
“Those who have cleared the slate can approach roadblocks with confidence. For everyone else, we encourage the use of existing payment channels to ensure a hassle-free long weekend,” he added.
