Blue Monday for yellow Porsche driver under the influence of alcohol
The driver of a yellow Porsche is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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The driver of a yellow Porsche was arrested on Monday for driving under the influence of alcohol, after he crashed into a minibus taxi on FW de Klerk Boulevard.
The driver was more than twice the legal limit with an alcohol reading of 0.52 near Marine Drive in the CBD.
The legal limit is 0.24mg/1 000ml.
"This is but the latest incident involving luxury sports cars in recent months, and certainly not a good start to the week," said Safety and Security mayco member, JP Smith.
"The fact that the driver was arrested early in the morning and with an alcohol reading of more than double the legal limit makes this offence even more alarming.
"The motor vehicle accident could have had serious consequences with innocent passengers sustaining injuries.
"Our enforcement agencies will not tolerate lawlessness and will continue to arrest suspects who break the law. We all have a responsibility to contribute towards a safer road environment," Smith said.
Damages to a minibus taxi on FW de Klerk Boulevard.
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Meanwhile, over the past week, traffic officers recorded 36 351 offences, executed 1 251 warrants of arrest and impounded 179 public transport vehicles.
Officers also made 26 arrests – 23 for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Metro Police officers arrested 50 suspects and issued 2 477 fines.
In Hanover Park, at the weekend, officers nabbed a 23-year-old suspect, thanks to ShotSpotter.
Officers on patrol on Saturday were alerted to multiple shots fired – they responded, and saw the suspect running away.
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He was found with a 9mm pistol sans serial number, and 11 rounds of ammunition.
Law enforcement officers arrested 159 suspects and issued 7 021 fines during weekly patrols.
The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 632 calls this weekend, of which 110 were assault-related cases and 53 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Residents are reminded to report any criminal activity or emergency by contacting the PECC on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline.
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