Police are beefing up festive season roadblocks to combat drunk driving, deploying 'booze buses' to deter and apprehend offenders.
Police are beefing up festive season roadblocks to combat drunk driving, deploying “booze buses” to deter and apprehend offenders.is intensifying efforts during the festive season to stop drunk drivers, including setting up regular roadblocks and setting up “booze buses” in popular party spots.
Alcohol stays in your system for up to eight hours after consumption, increasing the risk of impaired driving.),if you drink two 330ml cans of beer in one hour – both men and women will be over the legal limit. If you drink five to 10 single Brandy’s, you will only be able to drive safely about 10 hours later.Cocktail – ±2 to 2.5 units or 0.04g to 0.05gDouble spirit – 2 units or 0.04g90 mls of 12% white wine – 1 Unit=0.
Offenders can face hefty fines ranging from R2,000 to R120,000, or up to R180,000 in fatalities cases. Prison sentences of up to six years apply for culpable homicide or murder charges.
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