Losing your licence with AARTO demerits: More danger than you thought, and the wheels are turning
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers” (humourist Dave Barry) AARTO (the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act) has been partially in force for years, but its demerit provisions have […]
Don’t drink and drive! The legal limits, the risks, and advice if arrested
With stats showing that at least 50% of road deaths are alcohol-related, the authorities will no doubt ensure that once again the Festive Season is also the Season of Roadblocks. What happens if you are caught driving “over the limit”? This is what you face – Immediate arrest and detention A compulsory blood test Prosecution […]
MOTORISTS RENEWING LICENCES: WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
From 1st November, you can only register a vehicle, obtain or renew a vehicle licence or driver’s licence, or register any change in your particulars or address, if you submit proof of – Your full names, date of birth and ID number, by way of “any form of acceptable identification”, and Your residential and postal […]
DRIVERS: PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN!
From 30 April any “infant” under the age of three travelling in your car must be seated on “an appropriate child restraint”. For more on choosing the correct child restraints/baby seats/booster seats/car seats for different age groups, see “Child Restraints and Road Safety” on the Arrive Alive website at https://www.arrivealive.co.za/Child-Restraints-and-Road-Safety. If you want to get […]
SLOW DOWN THERE, SPEEDY
It’s a classic scenario: Mandie is cruising along at 31 km/h over the speed limit in an attempt to keep up with the rest of the cars on the road. She thinks she is simply going with the flow of the traffic when suddenly she sees flashing lights in her rear-view mirror. Mandie does not […]