Code 5608
Professional driver occupied the driver's seat of a vehicle, the engine of which was running, while the concentration of alcohol in any specimen of blood taken from any part the body was not less than 0,02 gram of alcohol per 100 ml
- Statutory reference
- Sect. 65(2)(b) r/w Sect. 35(1)(c)
- Category
- Drink and drug driving
- Classification
- offence
- Demerit points
- 6 High
Demerit point values are taken from Schedule 3, column 6 of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Regulations, 2026 (GN R.7646, Government Gazette 54922). This is an unofficial summary for convenience; verify code 5608 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 5608 (Sect. 65(2)(b) r/w Sect. 35(1)(c)) is an AARTO offence: professional driver occupied the driver's seat of a vehicle, the engine of which was running, while the concentration of alcohol in any specimen of blood taken from any part the body was not less than 0,02 gram of alcohol per 100 ml. A final charge here adds 6 of the 15 points needed for a driving licence suspension (about 40% of the threshold).
What this means for your demerit total
If this charge becomes final against you, it would add 6 demerit points toward the 15-point disqualification threshold (regulation 20(6)). That is about 40% of the published total on its own. Demerit recording and suspension under Act sections 24–28 were not proclaimed as of August 2026 — treat this as educational until official channels confirm your status.
Classification: offence. Category: Drink and drug driving. Browse the full offence points table or read how demerit points work.
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