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Question: I would like to know what code drivers licence I need to drive a 4-ton truck towing a 3-ton food trailer by law and we can I find this law? Answer: The requirements are in regulation 99 of the National Road Traffic Regulations. You require a code EC1 licence for vehicles between 3.5 and 16 tons and ...

There are instances where there may be a material misrepresentation but not made intentionally and to such a degree that it would result in a claim being fairly rejected in totality. It basically means that the premium paid by the insured client was not at the correct amount based on all the material facts needed ...

Question: Wondering whether you could advise accordingly with regards to the following issue. I had my driving licence stolen and can’t fly back to South Africa to renew it. I also can’t apply for an American license without a physical copy and valid license on hand. How can I acquire a new license from abroad? Currently living ...

Question: My 75 year old neighbour has been told by an ophthalmic surgeon and a neurosurgeon that she cannot drive anymore because her peripheral vision is impaired. She has started driving again and we have several schools, nursery schools and old age homes in our vicinity. I am particularly concerned about the high school which she ...

Question: The Estate I live on has 220 houses and has recently changed the color of the traffic signs on the Estate roads e.g. Stop street is now green with white STOP in the middle, yield green border with yellow in the middle. I am concerned that people visiting the Estate, as we have many houses that ...

Question: On behalf of North West Women’s Agricultural Union, I do want to enquiry about the following: To my knowledge it is law that any vehicle which exceeds the length of an ordinary truck, should have a notice on the back to warn motorists that the specific vehicle is longer than 22 metres. As this law was put ...

Question: I wonder if you can assist. I work for a truck manufacturer, and every now and then, we are required to “deliver” a customers NEW truck to their premises. Even though NO goods are involved, does one still need a PDP? If we are just delivering the truck?   Answer: Yes, the driver will need a PRDP. It does ...

Question: I obtained my code B driving licence five years ago with an automatic transmission restriction. According to road safety bodies and law-enforcement, this restricts me to automatic code B vehicles. I need to obtain a manual code B licence for work purposes, but it clearly states that you may NOT obtain a learners licence if ...

Regulation 176(1) applies. Reg 176.          Identification lamps (1)     A bus or a goods vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which exceeds 3 500 kilograms, and which is not a motor vehicle referred to in subregulation (2), (3) or (5), may be fitted above the windscreen with two or more identification lamps and each such lamp shall— (a)     not ...

On the back of increases to the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy coming in April, motorists now also have to contend with increases to toll rates announced by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), on Friday. It’s a move the Automobile Association (AA) said is yet another financial blow to ...

Question: Do I need to licence a tractor with the Licencing department? Answer: Yes, you do as a motor vehicle that includes tractors are required to be registered and licensed even if they are not used on a public road (regulation 3). If the tractor is not used on a public road at all you can apply for ...

Question: On the 30th December 2016 I was stopped and issued a speeding fine by RTI on the N3 outside Camperdown. I’m not disputing the fine for speeding, but although I signed the fine, the RTI officer did not. Is it valid? Answer: As long as the details of the officer are on the notice there is technically no ...

Question: Is it legal for officers to hide behind traffic / road signs and not being visible to vehicles? Can a security estate appoint officers to trap in the estate charging ridiculous amounts eg. driving 52km in a 30km zone and the speed fine is R1355.00? Also can you please assist with the following questions based ...

Question: Could you please advise me if you require a PRDP to drive a game viewing vehicle that can transport 15 if it at a reserve that has paying customers? Answers: If the road is seen as a public road, a PRDP is required.   Section 69 and the definition of a public road are relevant in deciding if the ...

Question: Just want to know are you allowed to park in front of someone’s driveway if your driveway is opposite you neighbours driveway. Thanks Answer: Parking of vehicles Reg 305.    (1)        No person shall park a vehicle on a public road— (a)        in contravention of any road traffic sign; (b)        in any place referred to in regulation 304; (c)        on ...

Question: I want to know if it is legal to put up a fixed or mobile speeding camera in the vicinity of another fixed camera? Answer: Yes, there is no provision prohibiting that. If the camera is for prosecutions where the offender is not stopped immediately  permission is required from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Alta Alta Swanepoel and Associates ...

Question: Does the traffic control officer of the municipality or provincial department need writing permission, from the road construction company, to control /speed control traffic, over weekends, in a road construction area. If so, could you please supply reference to the regulation or requirements. The reason for the question is , I am an ISO 901 auditor ...

Question: We have recently purchased a 900-litre fuel bowser (aviation Fuel.) Will the driver of the towing vehicle (LDV) be required to have a PRDP? Answer: Yes, if the drawing vehicle has a GVM exceeding 3 500 kg. If the fuel is covered under UN 1203 there is a 500 l exemption in place and for a 1202 substance ...

Question: I stopped to take this photo attached below at Hanover. The mobile speed camera is on top of the bridge where the officer Are there any stipulations as to how far a mobile speed camera needs to be positioned… ? Answer: As ...

Question: Good day, I would like to ask about the PDP application, because I applied for the PDP and is not approved. I don’t know if the shoplifting record can prevent me to get the PDP, or do I have to wait for a period of time? If so, How long do I have to wait ...