Legal blood alcohol limit for learner and provisional drivers.
Learner, P1, and P2 drivers must not have any alcohol in their system while driving.
Legal BAC limit for full licence holders.
Drivers with a full, unrestricted licence must keep their BAC below 0.05 when driving.
Legal alcohol limit for public passenger or heavy vehicle drivers.
Drivers of public transport, heavy vehicles, or dangerous goods vehicles must not consume any alcohol before driving.
Driving after a heavy night of drinking.
BAC can remain above the legal limit for many hours,it can take more than 18 hours to return to zero.
Drinking alcohol while driving, even if under the limit.
Consuming alcohol while operating a vehicle is illegal, regardless of your BAC.
Refusing a random breath test (RBT).
You must comply with an RBT if asked,refusal is a serious offence.
Refusing a blood or urine test after a crash.
Refusing these tests can lead to serious legal consequences, including charges and licence disqualification.
Alcohol’s effect on judgment and reaction.
Even small amounts of alcohol affect decision-making, reaction time, and awareness on the road.
Driving under the influence of alcohol.
You must not drive if alcohol has affected your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Driving after one or two” drinks.
Even low alcohol levels reduce your driving ability and increase risk, especially if you underestimate your BAC.
Methods like coffee or a shower to reduce BAC.
Only time can reduce your BAC,no home remedy can speed up the process.
Best way to stay safe if you plan to drink.
Arrange alternate transport like a taxi, public transport, or a designated driver before you start drinking.
Driving while under the influence of meth or cocaine.
These drugs can lead to aggressive, reckless driving and poor decision-making.
Effect of cold or flu medicines on driving.
These medications may cause drowsiness or blurry vision, affecting safe driving.
Mixing alcohol and drugs before driving.
Combining substances can cause unpredictable effects on the brain and body, making crashes more likely.
Driving after taking cannabis.
Cannabis slows reaction time, affects distance judgment, and impairs decision-making on the road.