BMW speedster nabbed at 199 km/h on Kempton Park freeway
Law enforcement officers acted swiftly during the speeding infringement.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, for driving a 199 km/h in a 120 km/h speed zone in Kempton Park. The motorist, driving a grey BMW X1, was apprehended by officers from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) during a high-speed enforcement operation. The EMPD spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Kelebogile Thepa, stated that the driver was immediately stopped and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his excessive speed.
The driver was handcuffed and arrested, charged with exceeding the speed limit. He was taken to Kempton Park Police Station and is expected to appear before Boksburg Magistrate’s Court soon. Thepa emphasized that exceeding the speed limit is one of the leading contributing factors to road fatalities, and EMPD is enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for law-breaking motorists.
The department encourages all drivers to adhere to road rules and practice caution while operating a vehicle on public roads.
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