Thousand drivers tested at Shadow Centre for drunk driving

By Khanyisa Tabata
26 February 2010

The City of Cape Town Traffic Services says over one thousands drivers have been tested at the Shadow Centre, the new drunk driving war room sponsored by South African Breweries.

Cape Town Traffic Services Chief Inspector Merle Lourens says Traffic Services, along with other law enforcement units, have stepped up their enforcement strategies across the city by holding regular roadblocks and integrated operations to curb drunken driving.

“The safety of law-abiding citizens who are often innocent victims remains a concern and Traffic Services will continue to adopt a zero-tolerance approach.

“The consumption of alcohol, often coupled with speed, inevitably leads to accidents, injury or death. We are completely committed to this campaign against drunk drivers. It cannot be said enough: driving a vehicle whilst intoxicated can have fatal consequences, but initiatives such as the Shadow Centre will help to curb the number of accidents,” said Chief Inspector Merle Lourens.

Lourens added that since the launch in December 2009 of the centre 1033 drivers have been tested for drunk driving.