National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab had praised the police and Road Traffic Authority officers for their efforts in impounding 39 defective vehicles during the special traffic operations.
Met Supt Simatab confirmed the vehicles were sighted around the city and the drivers were arrested while the vehicles were taken to the impounding yard.
He said that in some instances, drivers escaped, leaving the vehicles, which the police tow truck assisted in towing to the impounding yard. He stated that since the operation began, there has been a significant change in the city.
Mr Simitab added that police and other enforcement agencies would continue arresting and impounding defective vehicles if they were caught on public roads.
He said 22 defective PMV buses, nine taxis and eight private vehicles have been impounded so far.
“I want to call on all vehicle owners to adhere to traffic laws. If you are caught violating one or more, you will be arrested and charged. If the offense warrants us to impound your vehicle at the impounding yard, we will do so, giving you time to fix your car before we release it back on the road. Otherwise, it is best to keep your vehicle at home, get it fixed, and then drive it on the road,” Met Supt Simatab said.
He also urged vehicle owners to check their vehicles before putting them on hire or driving them on public streets.