WHAT IS SPIKING?

[Phillip Coetser]

Hi all, please take note of the following, and I quote,......(https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/wh ... new-trend/)
The new criminal trend sees spikes hidden in the road, with the express intention of bursting tires and slowing cars down to rob the occupants. This anarchic behavior is also supported by other petty crimes, such as rock-throwing and the placement of stones or ‘significant debris’ on the road.
“Spiking and other road hazards have become a huge risk for motorists. Cars that are broken down, or having to pull over, have become high-risk targets. We urge all road users to report immediately when they see vehicles with their hazards on. If you become a victim of spiking, our advice is to carry on driving for as far as you can.”

WHERE ARE THE SPIKING HOT-SPOTS IN SOUTH AFRICA?
As previously mentioned, spiking mainly happens under the cover of darkness. It’s an issue that is now prevalent in Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga. Here are the main times and locations where these crime usually take place.

N4 (PRETORIA TO WITBANK)
– Donkerhoek Plaza: 19:00 – 4:00
– Solomon Mahlangu Interchange: 23:00 – 4:00
– Proefplass Interchange: 19:00 – 4:00
N4 (BRITS)
– M17 at Garankua Bridge: 23:00 – 4:00
– R101 at Old Warmbaths Road: 3:00
– R80 Hercules – Soshanguve: Overnight, no specific times given
N1 (BOTH NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND)
Pumulani at Walmansthal off AND on ramps: Overnight, no specific times given

Regards.