The upsurge in drunk driving and accidents has caused the government to propose amendments to the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act to pave the way for the introduction of motor manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm when driving a vehicle under the influence.
Additionally, proposed amendments to the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act now mandates bar owners not to serve drunk persons and to report instances of drunken driving.
In a statement, the Attorney General’s Chambers explained that the government is cognizant of the increase in vehicle accidents, inclusive of those resulting in fatalities on public roadways, specifically caused by an unacceptably high incidence of drunken driving.