Tag Archives: drunk driving
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
Bubbles Get You Drunk Faster
We have explained the legal limits for alcohol in the bloodstream while driving and what they mean for the drinks you consume on a night out; but given our dismal record for alcohol-related road traffic accidents in South Africa the … Continue reading