Listed below is some general information relating to alcohol in SA.

Drink Driving/Riding

It is illegal for vehicle drivers as well as people on skateboards and rollerblades, cyclists, riders of animals and drivers of vehicles drawn by animals and passengers acting as a qualified supervising driver for a learner driver.

Driving Under The Influence

Someone who is driving while affected by alcohol can be convicted of an offence even though their BAC is less than the limit specified in the relevant state or territory

Learner & Probationary Drivers

Must not have any alcohol in their system at all same as their instructor if a learner.

Alcohol & Boating

People are not allowed to operate water devices while under the influence of alcohol, this can include items such as a surfboard. This applies to crew responsible for the operation of a boat/device.

Public Intoxication

While it is not a criminal offence to be intoxicated in a public place, police can take intoxicated people into protective custody and to a safe place.

Safe Places

A safe place for Intoxicated people are the person's home, a sobering-up unit, a place proclaimed by the Minister or a police station.

Public Transport

A person may not consume any form of alcohol on public transport including a taxi.