Fake news: SANRAL not changing speed limits in July
Sanral has emphasised that it has no enforcement mandate and denied false reports on speed limit adjustments that are making the rounds on social media.
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has distanced itself from reports circulating online regarding the revision and enforcement of stricter laws to reduce fatalities on the roads.
“SANRAL has a distinct mandate to manage the country’s national road network. This mandate encompasses the financing, planning, development, improvement, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the national roads, as prescribed by the SANRAL Act of 1998. The SANRAL mandate does not include any enforcement rights, be that related to speed, safety or security,” said Vusi Mona, SANRAL’s General Manager for Communication and Marketing.
The communication that's been making the rounds states that these laws would come into effect from 1 July. It claims that speed limits would be reduced on urban roads from 60km/h to 50km/h, among others.
Take a look:
Urban roads moved from 60 km/h to 50 km/h
Rural roads moved from 100 km/h to 80 km/h
Highways and national routes moved to 110 km/h
Heavy vehicles are limited to 90 km/h on all roads.
SANRAL has further encouraged members of the public to contact their hotline number on 0800 204 508 or email them at [email protected] if suspicious information is being circulated.
“We also encourage members of the media can also reach out to our press office on [email protected] for further clarity,” added Mona.
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