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Twenty-five arrested for drinking and driving over the weekend

20 June 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Department of Health’s Forensic Pathology Services indicates that three road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend.

Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services arrested 25 motorists for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol on 17 and 18 June 2016. Four other arrests were made:

  • one in connection with impoundment in Caledon, 
  • one for impoundment in George, 
  • one in connection with false documentation in Oudtshoorn, and
  • one arrest for recovery of stolen motor vehicle in Worcester.

Breath testing was performed on 1 412 drivers at 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in the Brackenfell service area. At 1,07 mg of alcohol/ 1 000 ml of breath, this is four times the legal limit of 0,24 mg/ 1 000 ml.

A total of 6 634 vehicles were screened for speeding and 1 005 speeding offences were recorded. Fines in the amount of R254 100 were issued for a variety of reasons ranging from driver offences to vehicle fitness violations.

The highest speeds recorded were:

  • 175 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 in the Brackenfell service area, 
  • 137 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N2 in the Mossel Bay service area, 
  • 124 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the N2 in the Knysna service area, and
  • 99 km/h in a 60 km/h on the N2 in the Knysna service area.

Details of the road fatalities

Date Location of crash Fatalities
Friday, 17 June 2016 Oudtshoorn 1 pedestrian
Friday, 17 June 2016 Grabouw 1 pedestrian
Saturday, 18 June 2016 Beaufort West 1 driver


Shorter, darker days, fog and rain during the Western Cape winter months hamper visibility and can increase the risk of a road traffic crash. Don't miss out on your future because you didn't see another road user, or weren't seen yourself. Travel more slowly when visibility is poor and the roads are wet. Wear visible clothing when you walk next to a road. If you are not seen on the road, you may not see your future.

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