In a bid to make our roads safer, the Western Cape Government will be offering free 10-point vehicle safety checks for all motorists ahead of the upcoming Easter-holiday period. Motorists are encouraged to take advantage of this service, especially those planning long trips. This initiative forms part of the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transport on our roads.\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The free inspections will be conducted by qualified examiners and focus on key safety components, including tyres, brakes, lights, suspension, CV joints, electrical systems, exhaust systems, wipers, licence discs and more. \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motorists are to note that the initiative is not a full roadworthy test, but a vehicle inspection to test the fitness of their vehicles. \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Western Cape Mobility Department confirmed that driver’s licences will not be scanned for outstanding warrants or fines. Each vehicle will receive a printed report identifying any issues the driver can then attend to. By participating in this free inspection motorists are contributing to safer roads in the Western Cape.\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The planned free-vehicle safety checks will be available from 08:00 to 15:30 at various locations across the province on the following dates:\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday 11 April\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 14 April\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 15 April\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 16 April\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In partnership with Private Testing Centres and Local Authorities, the Western Cape Government has made these safety checks easily accessible to motorists. The free checks will be conducted at the following Testing Centres:\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Gene Louw Traffic Training College, Brackenfell Blvd, Brackenfell\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Hessequa Municipality, 48 Mulder Str, Riversdale\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 George Municipality, Cnr Station and Hibernia Str, George\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Saldanha Bay Municipality, Cnr Suffren and Bree Str, Langebaan\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Saldanha Bay Municipality, 16 Velddrif Rd, Vredenburg (for Scholar Transport GVM greater than 3 500 kg)\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS Airport, Boston Circle, Airport Industria\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS Bellville, Duminy\/Voortrekker Rd, Bellville\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS CBD, 86 Sir Lowry Rd, Cape Town\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS Kenilworth, 422 Imam Haron Rd, Lansdowne\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS Strand, 3 Calvyn Str, Strand\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS Table View, 139 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 AVTS Wingfield, Olympic Park, Voortrekker Rd, Goodwood\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 VTS Athlone, 103 Orion Rd, Surrey Estate\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 VTS Diep River, 127 Main Rd, Diep River\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku stated: “As we approach the Easter holiday period, we urge all road users to make safety a priority. \r<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our free vehicle safety checks provide motorists with the opportunity to ensure their vehicles are in a safe condition before embarking on their journeys. A well-maintained vehicle is crucial in preventing crashes caused by mechanical failures. I encourage all drivers to take advantage of this initiative and do their part in making our roads safer for everyone.”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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