Drunk driving a concern on City roads, as Easter weekend draw near
The City of Cape Town has expressed concern about the number of people driving under the influence of alcohol.
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PICTURE: PixabayAccording to figures, provided by the municipality, 37
motorists were arrested in the past week for driving whilst three sheets to the
wind. This is 6 more than the week prior. Two weeks ago, 24 motorists were
arrested for driving drunk.
‘’The numbers are of concern, particularly as we are fast
heading towards the Easter long weekend – historically one of the most
dangerous periods on our roads. It also coincides with month-end, which
generally sees an increase in drunk driving arrests,’’ said JP Smith, Mayco
Member for Safety & Security.
‘’The City works to be as proactive as possible, but we
cannot do it alone. Drivers, and their loved ones, have to play their part by
not getting behind the wheel inebriated. The impact of alcohol is
well-documented, and yet we continue to see a flagrant disregard for the law,
and the danger it poses to others,’’ he added.
Done by: Alungile Njemla
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