Durban – For the first time since 2017, speedsters in eThekwini are officially on notice. Durban Metro Police have relaunched their Speed Timing Operation, marking the return of speed enforcement after an eight-year shutdown that left the city’s roads lawless and dangerous.
Metro Police confirmed the rollout on their social media platforms on Wednesday, calling it a “major milestone” in their renewed commitment to road safety and traffic enforcement.
“Let this be a warning to speedsters – we are watching, we are ready, and we are enforcing,” read their post.
The long absence was caused by a drawn-out legal wrangle between the eThekwini Municipality and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) over a service provider contract. During that time, it’s estimated the City lost over R600 million in potential revenue, but even more worrying was the rise in reckless driving.
Red-light runners, speeding taxis, and runaway trucks became the norm on Durban’s roads. Gugu Sisilana, spokesperson for the municipality, said in April that new equipment had been procured and officers were being trained to revive the speed timing unit.
Read | Durban Speed Cameras Return After 8-Year Hiatus to Crack Down on Reckless Driving
That process is now complete, and operations have officially kicked off.
ActionSA’s Sanelisiwe Zuma previously slammed the delay, calling it “a reckless oversight that puts countless lives at risk.”
She’s not wrong. With the cameras returning, Durban has a chance to restore order, especially in chaos-prone areas like school zones and intersections.
It’s now up to Metro Police to ensure this isn’t a once-off PR stunt, but the beginning of sustained enforcement. The law is back and this time, it’s watching.
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