22 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol this weekend at alcohol blitz roadblocks set up across the Western Cape. A total of 1497 drivers were screened for being under suspicion of the offence.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in Knysna at 1,23mg/1000ml, which is five times the legal limit of 0,24mg/1000ml.
A total of 3874 vehicles were stopped at the roadblocks which form part of the Provincial Government’s Safely Home campaign. 1011 speeding offences were recorded and a total of 506 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness.
The highest speed of 171km/h in a 120km/h zone was recorded on the N1 in the Brackenfell area.
Three men were arrested in three separate incidents this weekend. One for the illegal possession of dagga, one for the illegal possession of tik and the third, a pedestrian, for being drunk in public.
Tragically a man lost his life in a head on collision on the N2 near Knysna on Sunday morning.
Speeding and drunk driving continue to be the biggest threats to road safety in the Western Cape and we can not allow this behaviour to continue. During the summer months we see an increase in vehicles on our roads and I urge drivers and pedestrians to follow the letter of the law at all times. Those who don’t will face the full might of the law.
Enquiries:
Dan Plato
Minister of Community Safety
Cell: 076 832 5505
Jo Lennox
Media Liaison Officer
Ministry of Community Safety
Cell: 082 7800 242
