Over 20 pedestrians charged with road misconduct
Pini Bothoko | Wednesday March 4, 2026 06:00
The outreach, held in Kanye over the weekend, forms part of ongoing police efforts to address road safety concerns and promote responsible use of roads by all users, especially pedestrians.
Speaking in an interview, Divisional Traffic Officer for Southern division, Assistant Commissioner Boiki Mojalemotho, said the operation was prompted by persistent cases of road fatalities, many of which involve pedestrians.
“We want people to understand that it is not only drivers who can be charged. Pedestrians, like any other road users, are required to use the road responsibly. Failure to do so is an offence under the Road Traffic Act,” he said.
Mojalemotho noted that pedestrian-related accidents remain a major concern, hence the need to intensify public education and enforcement.
The outreach was conducted in collaboration with stakeholders, including the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) and the Department of Road Transport Safety. The initiative focused on sensitising members of the public, particularly pedestrians, on road safety practices. According to Mojalemotho, the campaign reached a total of 494 people, comprising 237 males and 257 females.
Despite the educational drive, police also carried out enforcement measures targeting motorists and seven drivers were charged for driving under the influence of alcohol.
“It appears our efforts to curb drunk driving are still facing challenges, as some motorists continue to drive under the influence of alcohol. We tested 15 drivers, and seven were found to be over the legal limit,” he said. He added that six drivers recorded alcohol levels within the permissible limit, whilst two tested negative for alcohol.
Police have reiterated the importance of adherence to road safety regulations by both drivers and pedestrians, warning that continued disregard for the law will result in stricter enforcement measures.