'I think it’s necessary. Enough is enough,' Mel said.
Melanie Bala believes it is necessary to ensure drivers do not drink a drop of alcohol before getting behind the wheel.Media personality Melanie Bala has spoken out in defence of transport minister Fikile Mbalula, who recently proposed changes to the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers to be reduced to zero percent, but several others opposed the idea.
Absolutely no alcohol will be allowed in your system as a driver. That’s the plan. I think it’s necessary. Enough is enough.Others opposed to the idea had many reasons, including the fact that they felt there are many other elements, such as traffic officers accepting bribes, that would make the proposal fail.
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