Ride-hailing driver arrested in Parow with fake licence and forgery equipment

A motorist was arrested in Parow after being found with a fake drivers licence and equipment which could be used to make more fake documents. 

Metro Police officers were on patrol in Parow on Thursday morning when they noticed a driver acting suspiciously and trying to avoid looking at them.

“The officers performed a traffic stop and found the ride-hailing driver's licence to be fraudulent. While searching the vehicle, they found a device which could be used to produce fraudulent licences,” the City said. 

The driver was arrested for the production of fraudulent documents and was detained at Parow SAPS for further investigation.

“This is another example of public transport drivers putting the lives of their passengers, other road users and their own at risk. Not only is it a criminal offense to drive without a licence, and is it a safety risk, but it indicates a lack of proven competence,” safety and security mayco member JP Smith said.

“Over the last few weeks, our officers have arrested a number of public transport drivers from those driving drunk, to unlicenced drivers and those guilty of extreme overloading. Reliable public transport is essential for the city’s economic development, and while there are many challenges, incompetent, unfit and unlicenced drivers should not be one of those challenges. Our officers will continue to patrol, check and arrest drivers who put the lives of hundreds at risk,” said Smith.

This week Metro Police officers made 114 arrests, of which 21 were for driving under the influence, while their Law Enforcement counterparts made 183 arrests and issued 11 286 notices.

Traffic Officers recorded 68 arrests, of which 58 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, eight for reckless/negligent driving and two for other offences. They also impounded 170 public transport vehicles and executed 928 warrants of arrest.

Cape Times