ALMOST 40 motorists were arrested in two separate roadblocks at Amanzimtoti and Warner Beach after failing breathalyser tests on May 2 and 3.

Also read: Female-manned roadblock

Officers from the Department of Transport’s Road Traffic Inspectorate conducted a roadblock at Rosslyn Road in Amanzimtoti at about 21:00 on May 2 under Operation Shanela. The roadblock targeted unsuspecting motorists coming from Beach Road’s watering holes.

The second one was conducted on Andrew Zondo Road next to Warner Beach Preparatory School.
Roadblocks were broadcast live on Facebook, and motorists who failed breathalyser tests were handcuffed on the spot. They were taken to have their blood drawn, and the test results would be used in court.

On May 2, one male driver, who had allegedly tried to drive away when he was stopped, blew over the legal alcohol limit. The sedan he was driving was found to have no disc and no number plates. He was immediately arrested and his car was impounded.

KZN Department of Transport MEC, Siboniso Duma, said his department is encouraged by the support it receives as the campaign to make roads safe continues.

“This is a clear demonstration that we want to prevent carnage on our road network and create a new culture of obeying traffic regulations,” said Duma.

For general drivers, the legal limit is less than 0.05g of alcohol per 100ml of blood, or 0.24mg per 1000ml of breath. For professional drivers such as truck, bus, or taxi drivers, it is 0.02g per 100ml of blood, and a breath alcohol limit of less than 0.10g per 1000ml of breath.

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