As the holiday season approaches, thousands of South Africans are gearing up to travel to destinations across the country. Of course, with the high traffic volumes, there is strong chance of causing or being involved in an accident. Needless to say, road fatalities in South Africa are prevalent, and roadblocks play an important role in ensuring the safety motorists and reducing carnage on our highways. Legal vs illegal roadblocks There are two types of legal roadblocks in South Africa. So- called