{"id":149026,"date":"2017-04-13T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T05:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/149026\/be-safe-on-the-roads-this-easter-says-mayor\/"},"modified":"2017-04-13T15:43:13","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T13:43:13","slug":"be-safe-on-the-roads-this-easter-says-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/04\/13\/be-safe-on-the-roads-this-easter-says-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Be safe on the roads this Easter says mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ekurhuleni\u2019s executive mayor, Clr Mzwandile Masina has urged motorists to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as these account for many fatalities during the Easter season.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at last weekend\u2019s launch of the Easter Road Safety Campaign, the mayor said fatal crashes were caused by fatigue, drunken and reckless driving.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIf you want to relax and enjoy yourself, do that at home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want sober drivers on our roads because the safety of our people is dependent on your sobriety,\u201d he said.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Failure to observe the rules of the road is another major concern, the mayor said, adding that motorists should exercise patience and remain considerate to one another.<\/p>\n<p>The mayor promised residents of Ekurhuleni an increase in police visibility, and said motorists should expect an increased number of roadblocks and police operations in different parts of the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips for motorists:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rest regularly at least after every two hours or 200km to avoid fatigue.<\/li>\n<li>Remember your cellphone charger, jumper cables, an adequate water supply, torch and first-aid emergency kit.<\/li>\n<li>Before leaving for your holiday, be sure to check the main functions on your car \u2013 vehicle tyres, including a spare tyre, brakes, suspension, lights and seatbelts, wipers, all fluids, as well as the battery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/148860\/happy-easter-holiday-road-trip\/\">How to have a happy Easter holiday road trip<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/149123\/easter-campaigns-aim-combat-reckless-driving\/\">These Easter campaigns aim to combat reckless driving<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/148744\/slow-road-almost-easter\/\">Infographic: How to be safe on the road this Easter<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='48f8f3211e5bcc81410c718d86faf0be'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There will be 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