16 motorists arrested for alleged drunk driving in Newcastle
The arrests were made during the first-ever End-of-Snow party.
The Road Traffic Inspectorate in KwaZulu-Natal has arrested 16 motorists in Newcastle for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, according to officials. These arrests occurred during the inaugural End-of-Snow party. This brings the total number of motorists apprehended under the #NenzaniLaEzweni road safety operation to over 6,500 since its inception in August of the previous year.
Ndabezinhle Sibiya, a spokesperson for the provincial Department of Transport, explained that when the #NenzaniLaEzweni operations commenced, they faced opposition from certain individuals and sectors of society. However, the determination to reduce fatalities and road crashes motivated the Road Traffic Inspectorate to remain focused.
Sibiya emphasized that the operation has successfully prevented the destruction of families and the creation of videos depicting an offense by arresting reckless and irresponsible motorists. The Minister of Economic Opportunities, who is also the Minister of Transport, expressed his deepest appreciation for the steps taken, praising the Department of Health, Home Affairs, and the National Prosecuting Authority for deploying dedicated personnel to work alongside the Road Traffic Inspectorate.
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