Gauteng Traffic Police arrest nine drivers in Eldorado Park
The operation was part of law enforcement agencies concerted efforts to crack down on reckless and negligent drivers ahead of the Women’s Day holiday.
The Gauteng Traffic Police officers arrested nine drunk drivers during a heightened drinking and driving operation conducted in Eldorado Park policing precinct over the past weekend.
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The operation was part of law enforcement agencies concerted efforts to crack down on reckless and negligent drivers ahead of the Women’s Day holiday.
According to Sello Maremane, Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson, the drivers were detained at the Eldorado Park Police Station and appeared in Kliptown Magistrates Court to face charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The highest drunk driver recorded 0.72 mg/1000 ml which is two times over the legal limit of 0.24mg/1000 ml.
Meanwhile, the lowest recorded was at 0.55 mg/1000 ml.
The ages of the drivers range between 30 and 45 years.
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“The reckless behaviour by drivers on Gauteng roads is highly regrettable and will not be tolerated since it undermines our efforts to promote road safety.
“Drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol significantly contribute to the high rate of road traffic crashes leading to fatalities in the province,” said Maremane.
The spokesperson added that the Gauteng Traffic Police will continue to enforce compliance with road safety rules and regulations in an effort to save the lives of road users.
“All drivers who are found conducting themselves with impunity will be apprehended to face the full might of the law,” he concluded.
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