Today I felt like taking a closer look into road accidents and the reasons behind the increase in road death.
It is said that 50% of road accidents are as a result of drinking and driving.More than a thousand people in Eastern Cape alone die from these accidents.
Drinking and driving is a criminal offence.The offence does not necessarily mean you have to be involved in an accident to be apprehended.There are legal implications to be considered.For the mere fact that you drunk and knowing very well that you are going to drive that alone is putting people’s lives in jeopardy consciously.
This is a picture of one of the most horrifying accidents.
Have you ever got into your car or public transport with the question of whether you will come home safely tonight?For most people the answer is yes.
Just because you came home unharmed today does not mean you off the hook yet.Drinking and driving has become a serious problem for all of us.Alcohol affects you too, it does not matter whether you consume or not.
Many people fail to understand that when you are under the influence your judgement and perception changes.
According to the South African Traffic Act 93/96,road laws are essential whether you driving in a tar or gravel road.The legal blood in our country in less than 0.05 g per 100 ml.The legal breath alcohol limit is less than 0.24 mg in 1000 mg of breath.
Many lives are lost thanks to irresponsible drivers,children loose parents,families loose their loves ones,the pain is great,the effect and impact is everlasting.
An injury sustained in an car accident is no child’s play.Yes you’ll feel lucky that you alive but being amputated will be a constant reminder that there are selfish and irresponsible people out there.
Being intoxicated is an amazing feeling but let not your fun ruin other people’s lives.
According to section 35 of the Constitution of South Africa:On conviction of certain offences licence and permit shall be suspended for minimum period and learner’s or driving licence may not be obtained.
Great thinking Zikhona...Most road accidents are caused by drunk drivers, hopefully this will appeal to those who thought drinking and driving was cool...Big up!
ReplyDeleteWell someone has to educate our fellow road users....
Deletethe Jacob Zuma led government isn't doing enough to fight crime and violence in the Eastern Cape because statistics show that more and more women and children are being absued by their spouses on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteTrue but bare in mind if we start including politics the fight loses its momentum.its up to us to fulfill this mission.
ReplyDeleteWell said dear ppl tend to neglet diz thngs ...hope sum1 out thr is readin dic!
ReplyDeleteThe plan is raise awareness hopefully people will relate.
ReplyDeletepeople are made aware of drunken driving everyday but they just wont stop driving under the influence. a lot must be done, just don't know what
ReplyDeleteplease cut down on graphic imagery,it's informative but terrifying.
ReplyDelete@Mr Mazwai...How is one suppose to know the seriousness of this issue if I use less graphic images?remember Sir I'm not promoting here I'm simply condemning
DeleteZikhona you wrote a great piece dear. Informative indeed but I was hoping for ways to end such tragedy especially we're approaching festive season.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the BCM tried by all means to reduce alcohol use this festive season but it was outvoted by citizens who thought that there's no fun without alcohol.hopefully the SAPS will do
Deleteits best to put an end to increase in road death.
Very informative, I hope people will take road safety more serious and realise that accidents can happen to anyone.
ReplyDeleteaccidents are bound to happen as long as road users still think its cool...its actually a very stupid thng to do
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