Nationwide crackdown: 934 arrested for drunk driving over Easter weekend

The Road Traffic Management Corporation says arrests for driving under the influence rose by 39% as officers stepped up enforcement to protect road users. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says 934 motorists were arrested nationwide from Thursday to Saturday for drunk driving over the Easter long weekend. In a media release issued on Monday, RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said drunk driving remained a major concern on the roads during the period.

“Arrests related to driving under the influence of alcohol increased by a staggering 39% as law enforcement officers intensified efforts to save lives,” he said. Zwane said the 934 arrests marked an increase of 263 compared with the same period last year. He also noted a 31.6% rise in the number of vehicles impounded. “A total of 1,215 vehicles were impounded, compared with 923 during the same period last year,” he said.