Drinking and cycling: KZN Department of Transport cracks down
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here's something that might surprise a few of you out there. We all know drink driving is illegal, but did you know that jumping on your bicycle after a few too many is also against the law? It's not just a grey area either. This was actually put to the test over the weekend when a man cycling in Estcourt was stopped at a roadblock and breathalysed alongside other drivers.
Apparently, when the Department of Transport posted a photo of that cyclist being breathalysed, it caused quite a stir online, with many questioning whether authorities were actually allowed to do that. But the KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC was very clear on the matter.
He confirmed that under the National Road Traffic Act, Road Traffic Inspectorate officers are absolutely within their rights to breathalyse cyclists on public roads, and yes, cyclists can be arrested if they are found to be over the limit. Same rules, two wheels or four.
Apparently, when the Department of Transport posted a photo of that cyclist being breathalysed, it caused quite a stir online, with many questioning whether authorities were actually allowed to do that. But the KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC was very clear on the matter.
He confirmed that under the National Road Traffic Act, Road Traffic Inspectorate officers are absolutely within their rights to breathalyse cyclists on public roads, and yes, cyclists can be arrested if they are found to be over the limit. Same rules, two wheels or four.
