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The Western Cape Department of Transport and public works reports that the 22 alcohol blitz roadblocks set up across the Western Cape over the long weekend saw a total of 2 194 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic services safety campaign.
A total of 1 309 drivers were screened for being under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, resulting in 30 arrests.
The highest breath alcohol reading was recorded in George at 1.18 which was 5 times the legal limit of 0.24mg/1000ml.
One-thousand and 45 speeding offences were recorded and 216 fines were issued for various other traffic violations.
The highest speed that was recorded was 174 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 in the Brackenfell service area.
A motorist was arrested for travelling at 102 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the N2 in the Knysna Service area.
14 fatalities were reported as the nation-wide festive season road death toll nears 700.
