The City of Cape Town expressed concern about the number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence ‘’and remains a challenge on the roads.’’
Forty-six motorists
were arrested over the Youth Day long weekend for driving three sheets to the
wind.
‘’On Saturday, 14 June
2025, Metro Police officers from the Camera Response Unit conducted vehicle
patrols in the Cape Town CBD area which led to the arrest of four suspects for driving under the
influence of alcohol. The suspects, aged between 31 and 42 were detained at
Cape Town Central South African Police Service,’’ said JP Smith, Mayco Member
for Safety & Security.
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PICTURE: PixabayMetro Police officers
arrested 68 suspects and issued 3 265 fines during patrols. Of those arrested,
17 were for driving under the influence of alcohol and 38 for the illegal
possession of drugs with 13 other for charges such as property and contact
related crimes and firearm related offences.
Law Enforcement
counterparts arrested 163 suspects and issued 6 685 fines. Traffic officers
issued 37 960 fines and arrested 30 motorists during integrated roadblocks,
vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations in the past week. Of those
arrested, 29 were for driving under the
influence of alcohol.
Officers also impounded
162 public transport vehicles and executed 821 warrants of arrest.
‘’Drunk drivers pose a
serious threat to a safe road environment and increase the risk of fatal
accidents. The attitude of drunk drivers who think they will not be caught or
simply don’t care cannot be tolerated. Our officers will continue to patrol the
roads and arrest those who think they are above the law. We should all use the
roads responsibly and respect other road users,’’ said Smith.
Done by: Mitchum George
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