Three eThekwini Municipality employees flouted the law after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol while in possession of marked municipal vehicles during the weekend.
Durban Metro Police Services were engaged in ongoing operations to clamp down on errant motorists.
“Two employees are from the Water and Sanitation Department and one is an intern of the citys’ Economic Development Department. All three suspects were driving marked municipal vehicles at the time of their arrest. The Durban Metro Police Service reiterates that no one is above the law. Municipal branding or employment status does not exempt any individual from enforcement action,” said Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu.
He added: “These arrests demonstrate our continued commitment to road safety, accountability and ethical conduct, both within and outside municipal structures. Members of the public are urged to report reckless and drunk driving on 031 361 0000.”
