A taxi driver whose vehicle was impounded in Brackenfell two
weeks ago, was arrested at the Nadabeni pound yesterday.
Officers snagged the 35-year-old driver, when he showed up
at the pound to reclaim his car, according to Mayco member for safety and
security JP Smith.
He has 133 warrants amounting to R188650 against him earning
him a place on the City’s top 100 outstanding warrants list.
Smith commended the officers for this arrest, saying it was
significant in the ongoing battle for safer roads.
“I hope the courts throw the book at this driver. It is the
only way that we’ll get a handle on the reckless behaviour on our roads and
disregard for the law.
“Let these also serve as a warning to the taxi industry. We
are ramping up our operations in response to the many complaints from the
public. Apart from outstanding warrants, we will also be focusing on operation
licences, overloading and driving offences,” Smith said.
