Joburg's most drunk driver 11 times over legal limit
A Joburg motorist became the most drunk driver to be arrested in South Africa after being found 11 times over the legal limit at the weekend. The man was arrested on Saturday and released on the same day and was expected to appear in court this week.
“The person with the highest alcohol content was arrested on the M1 in Johannesburg and his reading was 2.64 milligrams per 1 000 millilitres,” said Zwane. The legal alcohol limit is a breath-alcohol content of 0.24 milligrams per 1 000 millilitres or a blood alcohol limit of 0.05 grams per 100 millilitres for an adult weighing 68kg.
“Reports from the scene indicate the driver of a minibus taxi lost control, resulting in a rollover. Fourteen occupants of the taxi sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate,” said Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst. “Eighteen people, including one child, were treated for minor to moderate injuries before being transported to Bernice Samuel Hospital and another private hospital in the area. One person declined treatment and transportation,” said ER24 spokesperson Ross Campbell.The roads were extremely busy on Thursday and Friday when motorists set off on their long-distance trips. A total of 92 629 vehicles were recorded as having passed the toll gates on the N3 between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday.
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