230 arrested for drunk driving as JMPD cracks down
The arrests were made between July 7 and July 13, during a series of intensified roadblocks, high-visibility operations, and routine patrols across the city.
JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca said the arrests highlight the scale of the challenge authorities face in promoting responsible driving behaviour in Johannesburg. 'The statistics from the past week are a stark reminder of the ongoing challenge posed by drunk driving,' he said. 'Our officers continue to work tirelessly, day and night, to remove intoxicated drivers from our roads, thereby preventing potential tragedies.'
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The recent operations form part of a broader strategy by the department to tackle dangerous driving through sustained law enforcement and public awareness. According to JMPD, officers will continue to conduct random checkpoints and unannounced sobriety tests.
Motorists are being urged to make alternative transport arrangements if they plan to consume alcohol, with JMPD warning that enforcement will remain aggressive throughout the winter season and beyond.
Drunk driving remains a criminal offence under South African law and can carry penalties ranging from hefty fines to jail time and the suspension of a driver's license.
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