Duma orders crackdown on abnormal load trucks as snow shuts KZN roads
The province has already "witnessed" several trucks overturning along the N3.
KwaZulu-Natal's Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has expressed anger towards trucking companies disregarding safety regulations, following the interception and impounding of dangerous abnormal load trucks on the snow-covered N3 highway. A rare low-pressure weather system brought icy rain, freezing temperatures, and snow to various parts of South Africa, with KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape experiencing the most severe conditions.
The KZN Department of Transport and Human Settlements announced road closures in Kokstad, Kingscot, and Underberg on Monday due to the hazardous weather. The N3 Toll Route, a critical corridor for trucks, is heavily used, with about 44% of vehicles passing through it. Duma emphasized that abnormal load operations are strictly prohibited during hazardous weather under the National Road Traffic Act, warning that such actions could lead to "catastrophic accidents."
The Road Traffic Inspectorate has intercepted and seized abnormal and dangerous trucks along the N3, with the team commended for their strict enforcement and life-saving efforts. Duma highlighted the importance of minimizing congestion along major routes as a cut-off low-pressure system continues to bring snowfall and heavy rain, urging compliance with the snowfall response plan to prevent further accidents.
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