The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has continued its post-festive season drive to arrest drunk drivers. JMPD averaged roughly 32 drunk driving arrests per day last week as it conducted high-visibility roadblocks and multidisciplinary operations across the city. Between 19 and 25 January, JMPD secured 225 arrests related to drunk driving, one of the highest weekly tallies since the beginning of December.
JMPD said the operation would continue until “the rule of law is maintained”, stating the numbers reflected an overall disregard for the law. “It is deeply troubling that 225 motorists made the conscious decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated in just one week. “Our message is clear: if you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested.
We will not tolerate behaviour that endangers our community,” stated JMPD Chief Commissioner Patrick Jaca. JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said the arrests helped prevent tragedies and protected the lives of the city’s people. “JMPD urges all road users to exercise responsibility.
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If you plan to consume alcohol, please arrange for alternative transport, utilise e-hailing services, or designate a sober driver. The legal limit for the concentration of alcohol in a driver’s blood in 0.05 grams per 100 millilitres, and 0.02 grams for professional drivers. Breath alcohol limits are 0.24 milligrams per 1000 millilitres for civilian drivers and 0.1 for professionals.
Otrebski Attorneysstate that common offences that drivers can be arrested for include refusing to provide a blood or breath sample, driving under the influence (DUI) and aggravated DUI, which involve speeding, accidents and injuries. “In most drunk driving cases, the accused will not be released immediately and must go through a bail process before returning home, especially if the arrest involves a high alcohol reading, an accident, injuries, or a refusal to provide a sample.
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