It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol in South Africa. This means that if you have been drinking, you should not get behind the wheel of a car or motorcycle. It is also illegal for professional drivers (for example truck drivers) to drive with blood alcohol levels above 0.02g per 100ml.
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious crime in South Africa.
DUI is a criminal offence. It’s punishable by a fine, imprisonment or both. However, not all DUIs are treated equally. For example, if you’re pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence and the police officer suspects that you’ve been drinking but can’t prove it from your behaviour alone (for instance, because you weren’t speeding), he may ask for breathalyzer tests. If these tests show alcohol levels above 0%, then this will be sufficient evidence to charge you with DUI—even if there was no visible sign that you were drunk while driving!
Another kind of DUI crime involves drug use instead of alcohol consumption. This typically happens in situations where people have been arrested for drug possession and are suspected of having used them while driving or operating machinery—which is illegal in South Africa even if they haven’t had time yet to take effect!
What is the recommended safe driving alcohol limit in South Africa?
The legal alcohol limit for drivers in South Africa is 0.05g per 100ml of blood or 0.24mg/1 000 ml of breath (0.02g/100ml for professional drivers). If you’re driving a vehicle and your blood alcohol level is over this limit, you’re breaking the law and could face penalties such as fines and imprisonment.
What is the blood alcohol content limit for professional drivers in South Africa?
In South Africa, the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is less than 0.05g per 100ml of blood. The legal breath alcohol limit is less than 0.24mg in 1 000 ml of breath. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious crime in South Africa and can result in fines and jail time if convicted by a court of law.
