15 drunken drivers arrested over the weekend in the Western Cape

Loyiso Langeni
21 October 2013

Western Cape traffic officials held several roadblocks over the weekend and cars were tested.  The Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said they had stopped 1900 vehicles and two fatalities were reported.

“In these roadblocks 900 drivers were tested for alcohol they then arrested 15 drunken drivers,” Africa added.

He also said the total amount of fines they issued is R125 100 and they also tested a speed of 16 619 vehicles and prosecuted 1 692 drivers which were exceeding the speed limit.

“The highest speed in the Western Cape since Friday was 185km/h in 120km/h zone on the N1 outside Breckenfell,” Africa said.