16 November 2008
Fifty-five motorists were arrested in Mthatha on Sunday in a crackdown on drunken drivers, Eastern Cape police said. The operation began around midnight and ended at 07:00. During the operation 55 drivers were arrested for drunken driving and a shebeen owner was arrested for selling liquor without a licence, said spokesperson Muzikisi Fatyela.
“The drivers were arrested on the road after they were found driving under the influence of alcohol. The 39-year-old woman failed to produce a licence for the tavern, so we arrested her and closed the tavern,” said Fatyela.
The drivers were charged with drinking and driving. The woman was charged with failing to comply with the liquor act. All the arrested are expected to appear before the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
This Blog would like to congratulate the traffic officers on this example of effective visible traffic enforcement! Visit the Arrive Alive website for more information on road safety in South Africa.
Excellent!!!
Big up for nailing the sellers too!!!!
I believe in Holland, pub owners are legally responsible for their patrons, and the state of drunkeness.
When they give you coffee, you will not get any more booze from them.