Cape town: The Western Cape Mobility Department has raised concerns about the frequent incidents of heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) getting stuck on Bain’s Kloof Pass. In recent months, there have been seven such cases, causing disruptions to traffic and posing risks to road safety.

According to South African Government News Agency, Bain’s Kloof Pass is subject to a height restriction of 3.68 meters, which is clearly marked. Despite these warnings, some HMV drivers continue to overlook the restrictions. Extracting a stuck vehicle from this pass can take up to five hours, and the lack of mobile network signal in certain areas complicates incident management and communication.

The department is urging freight and logistics operators, along with HMV drivers, to adhere strictly to the height restrictions. Alternative routes such as R44 Wellington/Hermon Road or the Huguenot Tunnel (N1) are recommended for vehicles exceeding the height limit.

Maxine Bezuidenhout, Chief Director of Traffic Management, emphasized th
e importance of compliance, stating that ignoring these rules endangers the safety of all road users and leads to unnecessary delays and costly recoveries. Traffic law enforcement teams will continue to monitor the route to ensure adherence to the regulations.