Zuko Komisa
- The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has arrested 227 motorists for drunk driving following a week of intensive roadblocks and city-wide patrols.
- Chief of Police Patrick Jaca stated that the crackdown is vital to curbing rising road fatalities, describing each arrest as a potential tragedy averted.
- Authorities have warned of a zero-tolerance, 24/7 deployment across major routes throughout the holiday season to ensure strict compliance with road laws.
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has detained 227 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol following a week of intensive roadblocks and patrols across the city.
The operations, led by JMPD Chief of Police Patrick Jaca, are part of a broader strategy to curb the rising number of road fatalities linked to intoxicated driving.
Chief Jaca emphasised that the crackdown is essential to protecting the public, stating that each arrest represents a “potential tragedy averted.” He further noted that the department aims to create a force that is “feared by transgressors but trusted by the people.”
With the festive season in full swing, the JMPD has warned that it is maintaining a zero-tolerance approach. Officers remain deployed 24/7 across major routes and high-risk hotspots to ensure strict compliance with the law.
The department has urged motorists to plan ahead by designating sober drivers or using e-hailing services if they intend to consume alcohol.
The law enforcement agency made it clear that their campaign will continue unabated throughout the holiday period.
Authorities warned would-be offenders that if they choose to drink and drive, they will be arrested, as the city works towards a goal of reducing road carnage and ensuring all residents reach their destinations safely.
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