The SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) says it has no record of the alleged e-toll roadblock that took place this weekend.
Despite complaints by several drivers via social network Twitter, the agency says there are no records within itself or its toll operator, ETC.
“An urgent internal investigation was conducted when Sanral was alerted about the reported roadblocks, and Sanral can confirm that neither Sanral nor ETC had authorised any such activity.
“Sanral and ETC are currently not mandated to set up roadblocks. Therefore, whoever was responsible for carrying out the reported roadblocks were not employees of Sanral or ETC,” says the agency.
It adds that it takes this issue very seriously, and urges users to take down detailed descriptions of the persons and vehicles involved when they encounter such roadblocks, so that the necessary action can be taken if anyone is found to be acting unlawfully.
“These unlawful activities can be reported to the appropriate authority, or can be submitted to Sanral's Fraud Hotline free call number 0800 204 558 or sanral@tip-offs.com.”
E-toll block
Gauteng drivers were allegedly illegally stopped at a roadblock by Sanral traffic officers this weekend, and told they have to register for the controversial and suspended e-tolling system, or get fined.
Social network Twitter was flooded with complaints about the incident.
One user, @VermiTrade, said it happened on the Linksfield onramp onto the N3 North, on Sunday. “I asked them for the legislation which forces me to register at an illegal roadblock. They let me go.”
Other users say the e-toll roadblock is a sign that officers are trying to intimidate drivers to register.
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