OHANNESBURG \u2013 October 15, 2025: The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has arrested 169 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol between 6 and 12 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to JMPD, the arrests were part of ongoing road safety operations aimed at reducing alcohol-related crashes and fatalities across the city. The department reiterated that drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of road accidents in Johannesburg, especially over weekends and during late-night hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWe can\u2019t stress enough the dangers and legal repercussions of impaired driving. Motorists must take responsibility \u2014 plan ahead, use sober drivers, or make alternative transport arrangements,\u201d JMPD said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The department urged Johannesburg motorists to prioritize safety by avoiding alcohol before driving and making use of ride-hailing services or designated drivers when consuming alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those caught driving under the influence face arrest, hefty fines, license suspension, or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The JMPD continues to conduct random breathalyzer checks and roadblocks across the city to ensure compliance with traffic laws and promote safer roads for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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