You could be arrested for using mouthwash says AA, here's why
Updated | By Nomfundo Ngcobo
Automobile Association of SA's explained why it's proposed government lower the blood-alcohol level for motorists to 0.02%.
It criticised the Transport Ministry's plan, a few months ago, to move the legal limit from zero-point-zero-5 grams per 100ml of blood to zero.
The AA made submissions to Parliament last week, saying that approach would affect non-drinkers.
The Association's Layton Beard says the use of mouthwash or other medications that contains alcohol, "And you will be in contravention of this law."
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"Our concern is that we currently have an alcohol level, which we believe is a good level and we believe it's a good law. What is needed is proper law enforcement of the current law and proper prosecutions in our courts."
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