Passengers were at risk of unlicensed and unroadworthy vehicles at the weekend while travelling between Gauteng and Limpopo.
This is according to Simon Zwane, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).
The province was experiencing high traffic volumes over the weekend due to the Zion Christian Church pilgrimage in Limpopo.
Officers from the national traffic police unit were deployed to patrol the N1, N11 and R101 around Polokwane to ensure road safety and compliance.
"A staggering 163 minibuses operating without licences were issued with tickets and discontinued from their journeys," Zwane said.
"A total of 237 vehicles were discontinued for being unroadworthy and displaying mechanical defects."
Officers arrested 57 drivers for alleged drunk driving.
Zwane said five motorists were arrested for attempting to bribe officers, and three motorists were arrested for reckless and negligent driving.
"In Gauteng, 384 minibus drivers were arrested for driving without driving licences."
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