Drunk driving is a major problem in South Africa and
contributes significantly to deaths on our roads. In a step to clamp down on
the issue, proposed amendments to the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill may
see the legal blood alcohol level drop from the current 0.05g/100ml to
0.02g/100ml.
In the real world this means that any person planning on
driving may not even consume 340ml of beer before doing so. 0.02g/100ml is
equivalent to 25ml of Vodka or brandy or 75ml of wine according to Gary Ronald
from the Automobile Association (AA), who is in favour of the amendment.
The public has until 18 August 2012 to comment on the
amendment bill.
Read Designated Driving Services in South Africa to find out
what your options are to get home safely after drinking without having to get
behind the wheel and putting your life and the innocent lives of others at
risk.
News Source: News24
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