The KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) impounds 11 trucks during an intelligence-driven operation aimed at freight companies accused of flouting road safety regulations. The operation targets unsafe commercial vehicles, with RTI officials inspecting trucks for compliance before taking action against those that do not meet required safety standards. Provincial Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma issues a warning that worn-out and illegally imported tyres are contributing to fatal crashes on KwaZulu-Natal’s roads. Duma’s comments highlight tyre condition as a key safety concern, linking tyre-related faults to accidents. The impounding of the trucks follows RTI enforcement focused on identifying violations and removing non-compliant vehicles from public roads. Sources characterise the crackdown as part of broader efforts to reduce road fatalities by addressing hazardous vehicle components and enforcing compliance with regulations governing freight transport. No additional details are provided here on the companies targeted, the specific tyre defects found, or whether further charges or inspections follow the impoundments.