{"id":71305,"date":"2014-10-22T07:50:47","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T05:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/71305\/focus-trucks-empd-strives-ensure-roadworthiness\/"},"modified":"2014-10-22T07:50:47","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T05:50:47","slug":"focus-trucks-empd-strives-ensure-roadworthiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2014\/10\/22\/focus-trucks-empd-strives-ensure-roadworthiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on trucks: EMPD strives to ensure roadworthiness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following the horrific crash<\/a> on the N12 near Alberton on October 14, questions were raised as to whether or not the truck was roadworthy.<\/p>\n

He says that as part of the EMPD\u2019s daily safety duties, they pull over both light and heavy motor vehicles to assess whether or not they are roadworthy.<\/p>

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\u201cThis is done in areas which are frequented by unroadworthy vehicles, including freeways,\u201d says Makgato.<\/p>\n

He says that the only way to ensure only roadworthy vehicles are on our roads is for motorists, companies to comply with having their vehicle checked regularly.<\/p>

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\u201cStringent enforcement by the EMPD compels road-users to fix and re-test their vehicle\u2019s roadworthiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe EMPD in conjunction with Gauteng Traffic will unrelentingly and regularly enforce in this regard as the lives of road-users are put at risk,\u201d he adds. \u2013 @CarmenBoksburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch a recap of the N12 Horror Crash in Alberton here<\/strong><\/p>\n