Traffic Department

Traffic enforcement in Gqeberha handles far more than issuing fines—it manages the movement of vehicles through a busy port city where congestion, heavy commercial transport, and informal minibus routes intersect daily. The department coordinates traffic flow at key intersections, manages permits for abnormal loads heading to or from the harbour, enforces rules on unregistered vehicles and dangerous driving, and responds to accidents that block major routes. They work with law enforcement on vehicle theft and hijacking, process roadworthiness testing and vehicle licensing applications, and coordinate with the municipality on road safety campaigns. Road conditions in Gqeberha—potholed from years of heavy traffic—mean the department also tracks which routes need urgent repair to prevent accidents. For drivers, operators of commercial fleets, and anyone moving goods through the city, the Traffic Department sets the boundaries of legal operation and responds when those boundaries are crossed. Their presence shapes how safely and efficiently traffic flows through Gqeberha's streets.