Drunk drivers arrested on Umbumbulu Road

If you plan to consume alcohol, arrange for a sober driver, use public transport, or make use of a ride-hailing service.

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The breath alcohol reading that was blown by one of the arrested motorists. PHOTOS: Supplied/Canva.

A TOTAL of 17 motorists were arrested during an evening roadblock conducted on the M35/Umbumbulu Road by the metro police on July 17.

Also read: Roadblock kicks off Transport Month

Metro police spokesperson Boysie Zungu said 14 men and three women were arrested.

“The Durban Metropolitan Police Service reminds all motorists that drinking and driving is a criminal offence that places innocent road users at serious risk. If you plan to consume alcohol, arrange for a sober driver, use public transport, or make use of a ride-hailing service. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone,” said Zungu.

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Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.