The fines and notices you will receive under South Africa’s new Aarto driving laws
The Department of Transportation just recently revealed the phased intro of the Administrative Adjudication of Roadway Traffic Offences (Aarto) guidelines, consisting of the intro of a points-based licence demerit system for traffic offenses. The first stage introduced on 1 July 2021, with the facility of…
A quick guide to South Africa’s new road rules and demerit points
In spite of being set to introduce on 1 July, information of the prepared roll-out of the Administrative Adjudication of Roadway Traffic Offences (Aarto) are still doing not have. It is now ending up being progressively immediate for the federal government and the Road Traffic…
South Africa’s driving demerit system has been delayed – here are the new plans and start dates
Transportation minister Fikile Mbalula has actually validated that the nation’s questionable driving demerit system will not enter into result from 1 July as initially prepared. In a media instruction on Thursday (1 July), Mbalula stated that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act…
Warning over dangerous hijacking trend targeting motorists on South Africa’s highways
The City of Cape Town states that it is being required to get rid of loads of debris from highways every night as part of a continuous pattern in which hijackers are targeting drivers on highways. The debris, that includes bricks and blocks of concrete,…
10 Tips To Reduce Your Car And Home Insurance Premiums
Statistics from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) of South Africa show that up to 800,000 cars get into accidents on South African roads every year. In contrast, only 60-70% of motorists have car insurance in South Africa. This is a worrying enough statistic until…
South Africa’s Demerit Point System: What does it mean for you and your short-term insurance?
According to Zutobi’s study, South Africa has the most dangerous roads, given the statistics of accidentsand safety measures. South Africa’s Demerit System: Here’s what you need to know! The demerit point system is a world-renowned practice. At its core, all drivers/owners of vehicles are subjected…
How South Africa’s New Demerit System Will Impact Your Car Insurance
In August 2019 Cyril Ramaphosa signed the new Aarto Act (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) which will enforce the new demerit system in South Africa. Many drivers have read about the new demerit system but haven’t yet realized how this act will affect their…
How to Handle it When a Cop Bribes You
In South Africa, it’s common to hear of or go through a roadblock and have to pay a bribe to the police. Oh yes, the same police that is meant to protect this country. The sad truth is that there are good cops and bad…
Renewing Car & Drivers Licences During South Africa’s Lockdown
The South African Department of Transport has published the new rules and regulations for renewing your car license during the national lockdown. The new regulations have stated that the grace period for renewing your car license and drivers’ license will be extended to 30 days….
Jail Time for 1 Drink on the New ZERO Tolerance Drinking & Driving Limit
Another law being imposed on South African citizens: 0% driving blood-alcohol limit is being enforced June 2020! The Minister of transport Fikile Mbalula says that the new zero-tolerance approach to drunk driving falls under the Aarto (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) Act coming into…
Which Stores Are Kicking A$$ This Black Friday
Black Friday is becoming bigger and bigger South Africa, but for many people in can be very overwhelming. Which stores are running Black Friday specials on 29th November 2019? Should I buy online or in the store? When will I get time to get to…
Here’s The New Up-and-Coming Drunk Diving Laws For 2019
In an effort to reduce drunk driving in South Africa, the police are clamping down on this offense and in this case taking prisoners, pun intended. In November 2018, RTMC suggested to the Department of Justice that driving under the influence (DUI), excessive speed and…