MWANZA, April 11 -- ON any given day, thousands of vehicles move along Tanzanias roads, carrying workers, families and goods that sustain the economy.

Beneath this daily movement, however, lies a growing and often underestimated danger drivers who take the wheel while intoxicated and, in some cases, without even holding a valid driving license, this combination is not just unlawful, it is a serious threat to public safety.

Alcohol consumption significantly alters a drivers ability to function responsibly behind the wheel. According to road safety exports, it weakens concentration, clouds judgment and slows reaction time three essential elements for safe driving. In real-world terms, this means a driver may fail to notice a pedestrian cr...