Drunk driving‚ speeding‚ and a lack of law enforcers‚ are among the biggest safety concerns for drivers on South African roads over the festive period. This was revealed in a recent survey conducted by the Automobile Association (AA) released on Tuesday. The survey also shows only 8% of motorists feel safe on SA’s roads over the holiday season. A full 62% of motorists regard drunk driving as the biggest problem on the country’s roads, according to the results‚ conducted in early December. Motorists believe unlicensed drivers also pose a major problem, according to the poll.

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