Category Archives: DUI
DUI in South Africa: what it means, the alcohol limit, penalties and your rights
What does DUI mean in South Africa? Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a serious offence in South Africa. The phrase is commonly used to describe driving while affected by alcohol or drugs, or driving with an alcohol concentration … Continue reading
Driving under the influence
What is a fair sentence? A driving under the influence (DUI) case was recently appealed in the Western Cape High Court, not because the appellant wished to challenge the conviction, but because he felt the sentence was inappropriately severe. It … Continue reading
Caught driving under the influence?
Don’t make your situation worse. Follow this advice. The President recently announced a lessening of the lockdown burden, from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 1. Although the outright alcohol ban was lifted a few weeks ago, we were still … Continue reading
Roadblocks – what you need to know
We don’t encourage drinking and driving, but know what to do if you are stopped in a roadblock It will be December in a few days. The festive season is upon us. Despite COVID-19, there are likely to be seasonal … Continue reading