JMPD members searches motorist at Grasmere Toll Plaza south of Johannesburg on 18 January 2022. Picture: Nigel Sibanda “If you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested.” This is the warning from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) as motorists take to the roads as the festive period draws to a close. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said the metro police remain steadfast in their commitment to ensuring the safety of all road users within the City of Johannesburg.
“As the 2025 festive season enters its most critical period, our officers have intensified law enforcement operations to curb the reckless scourge of driving under the influence of alcohol.” Fihla said between 22nd December 2025 and 28th December 2025, JMPD officers conducted a series of high-visibility roadblocks, roving patrols, and targeted operations across all regions of the city. “These operations remain part of a broader strategy to reduce road fatalities and ensure a safer environment for residents and visitors alike. “As a result of these strategic deployments, we can confirm that 174 motorists were arrested by JMPD officers for driving under the influence of alcohol,” Fihla said.
Fihla added that under the JMPD’s zero-tolerance mandate, they will continue to maintain a 24-hour presence on all major routes and identified hotspots. “We urge all motorists to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.” JMPD Chief of Police, Commissioner Patrick Jaca, issued a stern warning to those who continue to disregard the law.
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