Zero Tolerance Against Drinking & Driving
Taxi Magazine|Festive Season 2016 (Edition 10)

The South African Police Service, combined with other State and provincial authorities, are committed to reducing this crime, particularly over festive periods. No one is trying to stop you from having a good time - just be responsible about doing it!

Zero Tolerance Against Drinking & Driving

What is the limit?

Your blood may not have an alcohol content of more than 0.05%. This means that even after what you may think is a "small drink", you could be over the limit. If you have more than 350ml of beer, OR if you have more than a single tot of brandy or other spirit, you may already be over the limit. Remember that these levels of alcohol will remain in your system for up to EIGHT hours after consumption!

Do not take chances - rather stay where you are until you have sobered up, or arrange for alternative transport home from wherever you plan to drink, and make such plans in advance to ensure that you are not left stranded.

What will happen if you are caught over the limit?

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