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Drinking and Driving

Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability to drive. The only option is to avoid alcohol if you are driving.

What is the Blood/Alcohol Limit for Motorists?

The blood/alcohol limit is 0,05g per 100ml of blood.

How Much can I Drink and Stay Under the Limit?

The amount of alcohol you would need to drink to be considered over the limit varies from person to person. It depends on:

  • Your weight.
  • Your gender.
  • Your metabolism.
  • Age (younger people tend to process alcohol more slowly).

To get more detail and advice about alcohol units, please visit our road safety partners at South Africans Against Drink Driving (SADD) by clicking here.

The Effects of Alcohol on Driving:

  • You are less able to judge distances and speed.
  • You may have a tendency to be overconfident and put yourself and other road users at risk.
  • You are less likely to observe traffic signs or other road users.

 Possible Consequences of Driving Drunk:

  • Killing someone else
  • Losing your own life
  • Imprisonment
  • Criminal records
  • Legal costs

Tips:

  • If you intend to drive, the safest option is not to drink.
  • If you have too much to drink, appoint a designated driver or make use of alternate Public Transport.

Emergency Numbers

 

SA Police Services
10111

 
 

Metro Emergency Medical Services
10177

Reports by Citizens

Illegal Parking 4 EGrata Street

2 days 7 hours ago

Repeated parking and driving on Neighbour's pavement.

Reckless Driving R 27 west coast road

5 days 13 hours ago

This bakkie driving overtook me in on coming traffic, I had to break hard and swerve to the left to avoid being hit by this bakkie.

Reckless Driving Murray

1 week 4 days ago

Tailgated me with his brights. Sped through robots, drove through stop signs. Sped over speed bumps so heavily that his vehicle actually caught air.

Contact Us

 

Emergency Traffic Control Centre: 021 812 4581
 

 

  • Western Cape Government Contact Centre
  • 0860 142 142

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