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Everything you need to know about roadblocks and when you are being pulled over on the road by a traffic officer. Your rights and responsibilities as a motorist are explained to you.
With the holiday season in sight, we take an up to date look at your rights and duties on the road. We cover:
Finally, be aware that probably the worst thing you can say to a law enforcement official is “I know my rights!” – in an arrogant or aggressive tone, or to tell them how to do their job. This may trigger aggressive and even abusive behaviour on the part of the officer. This may lead to allegations and counter-allegations and eventually land up in court.
The table below shows a sample of the more common traffic offences and their respective fines. There are of course many more offences and for the full list please visit:
AARTO Road Traffic Penalties
Violation | Fine | Pts |
Licence disc not displayed | R 500 | 1 |
Motor vehicle not licensed | R 1 000 | 3 |
Motor vehicle displaying only one number plate | R 500 | 2 |
Driver not licensed | R 1 250 | 4 |
Driver does not have a licence with him in vehicle | R 500 | 1 |
Operating a motor vehicle without a roadworthy certificate | R 1 000 | 3 |
The operator did not exercise proper control driver | R 1 250 | 4 |
Disobeying stop sign or robot with non-RWC vehicle | R 500 | 1 |
Exceeding the speed limit by: | ||
11 km/h to 15 km/h | R 250 | 0 |
16 km/h to 20 km/h | R 500 | 1 |
21 km/h to 25 km/h | R 750 | 2 |
26 km/h to 30 km/h | R1 000 | 3 |
31 km/h to 35 km/h | R1 250 | 4 |
36 km/h to 40 km/h | R1 500 | 5 |
Above 40 km/h | Court | 6 |
Contact us if you have any questions regarding your rights and duties on the road.