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The Gauteng Traffic Police High-Speed Unit apprehended twenty-four (24) motorists for excessive speeding during intensified law enforcement operations conducted over the long weekend, from Friday, 24 April 2026 to Monday, 27 April 2026.
The suspects, aged between 21 and 57 years, were arrested for travelling at speeds ranging from 146km/h to 217km/h on major routes including the N1, N4, N14, M1 and R21 freeways, among others.
Among those arrested, the highest recorded speed was 217km/h, involving a driver of a Mazda CX3 intercepted on Sunday, 26 April 2026 along the N4 East.
These arrests form part of ongoing efforts by Gauteng Traffic Police to improve road safety, curb reckless and negligent driving, and ensure compliance with traffic laws.
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