Western Cape records 24 drunk driving arrests in one week ahead of festive season

Western Cape sees spike in drunk driving arrests ahead of festive season

The Western Cape is gearing up for a challenging festive season after 24 motorists were arrested for drunk driving in a single week. The arrests were recorded during an extensive enforcement blitz by Provincial Traffic Services between 17 and 23 November 2025, which saw officers conduct 168 integrated roadblocks and checkpoints across the province. Over 30 000 Vehicles Stopped in Province-Wide Operation During the week-long operation, authoritie…

Western Cape records 24 drunk driving arrests in one week ahead of festive season

With the festive season approaching, the Western Cape Mobility Department reports 24 drunk driving arrests in just one week, urging motorists to prioritise road safety.

Western Cape sees surge in drunk driving arrests as festive season nears

The Western Cape Mobility Department has raised urgent concerns following an alarming spike in drunk driving incidents, with 24 arrests for driving under the influence recorded in just one week:

Western Cape sees high number of drunk driving arrests

The Western Cape Mobility Department has issued a stern warning to motorists to obey the rules of the road as the province heads into the busy festive season. This follows a sharp rise in drunk driving arrests recorded over the past week.   Between 17 and 23 November 2025, Provincial Traffic Services conducted 168 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checks, and speed control operations across the Western Cape.   During this period, officers stopped a…