Alcohol Exclusion Laws
It is a criminal offence in South Africa to drink and drive and you will have a criminal record should you be found guilty of this offence. 38 261 people were arrested in South Africa in 2007 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That represents an increase of 55% from 2002.
When you have a concentration of over 0,05 gram per 100 ml blood-alcohol level or 0,24 ml per 1000 of breath-alcohol you are driving under the influence of alcohol. You can receive a maximum penalty for drunk driving of R120 000 and/or six years imprisonment. You may have your driver’s license suspended or permanently cancelled when found guilty. Breathalyzer test results have been accepted as admissible evidence in court by the Attorney General’s office.
Alcohol is not a mitigating factor in any road accident or any court action arising out of one.
When you are found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication your insurance claim will not be paid by your insurance company. If you therefore drink and drive, you are driving without insurance. Third party drivers or their insurance companies can hold you liable for their damage. Financially you will be ruined for life…what if some innocent person was killed by your actions? It’s just not worth it.