The action was taken over safety risks including defective brakes, worn tyres and faulty lights.
Department spokesperson Lesiba Mpya confirmed a further 57 taxis were found operating without licence discs, while 63 drivers were found driving without valid licences.
The department says it’s strengthening efforts to increase road safety.
Lesiba Mpya said,
“The stop-and-search and high-impact operations form part of the #RemoveSkorokoro campaign, which aims to strengthen road safety and regulatory compliance across Gauteng. To improve visibility and strengthen accountability, GTI officers issued 727 handwritten Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) infringement notices across the province.”
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Sihle Jezile
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