A TOTAL of 13 drivers were arrested at a roadblock for drunk driving on the M41 near uMhlanga over the long weekend.

The roadblock was conducted by Durban North SAPS and Metro Police and they were assisted by the Durban North CPF.

Several fines were issued at the roadblock which included driving without a licence, not displaying valid licence discs or licence plates.

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Durban North CPF Public Relations Officer Darryl Oliver welcomed the operation and explained the dangers of drunk driving.

“Drunk driving is a criminal offence and carries a criminal sentence of imprisonment and / or a fine, as well as possible suspension of your driver’s licence if convicted, along with the criminal record. You are not only a danger to yourself, but a danger to your passengers and other road users when you drive under the influence,” he said.

“What was concerning was the one arrest made that night, was the person who blew 1.17, almost five times over the legal limit of 0.24. But even more concerning was that this person had a full vehicle with family members, both adults and children in the car.”

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On Thursday last week, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy revealed stats of various traffic offences over the last two months across the country.

In January and February, 21 282 fines were issued to drivers for speeding, with more than 3 000 drivers arrested for drunk driving.

Around 12 000 illegal vehicles were impounded across the country.

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