24 Mar 2015

Jozi cops want 500 drunks a weekend

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<strong> TAKING A CHANCE: </strong> Johannesburg metro cops are waiting to arrest drunk drivers. <em>Image: Shutterstock. </em>

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng - Metro police say Johannesburg officers want to arrest 500 drunk drivers every weekend.

A spokesperson said drivers continued every weekend to ignore traffic regulations by driving while intoxicated.

Over the weekend of March 20-22 2015 308 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence and 31 were arrested for speeding in the Golden City.

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