One reason why South Africa’s zero-alcohol law won’t work

• The proposed change may also expose innocent, law-abiding South African citizens to unwanted harassment and arrest.
• Several factors may cause false-positive BAC results, including asthma medication, over-the-counter medications, oral gels used to treat toothache and some mouthwashes and breath fresheners.
• The government’s plan is getting closer to implementation despite widespread concerns from automotive industry stakeholders.