As South Africa prepares for Dizzy Dezember, celebration comes with a stark reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving, last year, more than 1,400 lives were lost on the roads, a sobering statistic that underscores the urgent need for action. With alcohol consumption expected to rise during this time of year, safeguarding communities from preventable accidents becomes more critical than ever.

ALCO-Safe calls for solutions that go beyond awareness campaigns but should rather implement tangible, proactive measures to tackle this crisis effectively such as regularly deployed breathalyser checkpoints and rigorous alcohol testing which have been proven as deterrents that can keep intoxicated drivers off the roads. By investing in these strategies and prioritizing road safety, we can shift from reactive responses to preventive action, significantly reducing the risk of fatalities.

We talk to Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe