- How will a company ensure that the driver and not the boss incurs demerit points for violations?
Question: Could you please explain to me how we must do as a company for the demerit points not to go to my boss but to the driver of the vehicle? We have a company car, and sometime our driver, security guard, myself… are using the vehicle. Once the demerit point system is in place – ...Read more - Is it compulsory for a tipper truck that is carrying soil material on it to have a tarp on it?
Question: Hi, Is it compulsory for a tipper truck that is carrying soil material on it to have a tarp on it? EVen if the soil is not falling of the truck? Please can you send me the regulations about this? Answer: Please see reg 246(c). The legislation states that it must be protected from being spilled or ...Read more - What are the procedures for turning into a multiple lane road?
Question: I have a road rule question: Corner of York street an Brighton streets Kraaifontein, Cape Town, has reference. The intersection is controlled by a robot, with Brighton having four lanes, two in each direction. York street has only two lanes, one in each direction. Vehicle A is in York street turning right into the Brighton intersection. Vehicle B is ...Read more - SAICB equips Lesotho Mounted Police Service with skills to fight vehicle crimes
A South African initiative has been launched to equip detectives in Lesotho with the necessary knowledge and skills to present cases to the court for prosecution. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) in 2015 to enhance the fight ...Read more - Is there a programme to assist perpetrators of road rage?
Question: As discussed this morning kindly assist with details about road rage programme for perpetrators that allow them to do community service and undergo anger management classes instead of going through the criminal justice system? Answer: We do have services for anyone that needs assistance. Our clinical unit will be able to assist with this request. You are ...Read more - Justice Project questions threatening SMS messages to pay E-Tolls
JOHANNESBURG – In light of the fact that OUTA has made it public and the AA has weighed in on the latest tactic adopted by SANRAL in appointing a debt collection firm to hound people for payment of e-tolls, JPSA feels it appropriate to also comment on this issue. The threatening SMS messages which are allegedly ...Read more - Unlock cash for business growth by reducing fleet costs
Reducing running costs, and using the cash that then becomes available for business growth is a constant struggle for most small and medium enterprises (SME). When it comes to reducing fleet costs, however, many business owners come face to face with a contradiction of sorts. This is because major methods of reducing the cost of running ...Read more - What type of driving licence is needed to tow a trailer or caravan?
Question: Can you please give me the correct info on the type of drivers licence necessary to tow a trailer or caravan? Some places say only B others say EB. It’s very confusing. If I’m in an accident I want to make sure I’m covered. Answer: If the trailer has a GVM exceeding 750 kg you need an EB licence. A ...Read more - What is required for the holder of a foreign driving licence to legally drive in SA?
Question: Hello, I will be going to Cape Town, South Africa in one month. I have a valid Massachusetts Drivers License. Do I need to get an International Driving Permit in order to drive in Cape Town? Thanks Answer: No. if your licence is in English, there is a photo and signature on and it is still valid ...Read more - Automobile Association offers tips to save on fuel
Save fuel the smart way – AA Automobile Association says a little saved every month will add up Economists have predicted a turbulent year ahead for the South African economy amid growing world economic problems, and the devaluation of the Rand against international currencies. It is going to be rough year, and as we try to make that ...Read more - What does the Rules of the Road stipulate about light transmittance through the windscreen?
Question: “I would like to request if I may, tint the top of my windscreen in the blue tint ( 35% light transmittance), as we used to have, and as they do in the States, as I have done investigation. It helps with the sun from getting where the sun visors cannot. We used to have ...Read more - England Cricketers and Investec ambassadors Stuart Broad and Steven Finn visit a rhino project in South Africa
England bowlers and Investec ambassadors Stuart Broad and Steven Finn took time out from their busy Test Cricket schedule while in South Africa to learn more about the relentless poaching of rhino. Representatives from Investec Rhino Lifeline hosted the cricketers at Shamwari, giving them the opportunity to have first-hand experience of the animals, as well ...Read more - Four house robbery suspects arrested in Kimberley
Four suspects aged, 24, 35, and 36 including the gardener, 31, were arrested in connection with a house robbery, where an undisclosed amount of diamonds and jewellery were robbed in Kimberley. The arrest came after the police followed up on information, which linked the gardener with the house robbery. The gardener, who was working at ...Read more - Overtaking another vehicle requires some serious thought – we explain why!!
Unsafe overtaking is one of the major causes of deadly head-on crashes. It is not merely a question of whether the road markings entitle you to overtake legally – but much much more. We would like to explain this by sharing a insightful discussion with a prominent road crash investigator: Question: Good day Sir/Ma’am, I will be ...Read more - Are you aware of the true cost of car ownership? ( Fixed motoring costs vs running costs)
The day you sign for your first set of wheels is almost like a rite of passage into true independence. Most people feel an incredible sense of freedom when they realise that they will never have to ask someone for a ride again, or queue at a bus stop or taxi rank. For many, a ...Read more - Several factors combine to add downward pressure on vehicle sales in SA says ABSAVehicle Sales and Exports A total of 51 256 new vehicles were sold in the South African market in November 2015, which were 2 996 units and 5.5% less than total sales volumes in October. Sales were marginally higher by 201 units in November from the corresponding month last year, resulting in a slight increase of ...Read more
- Not everyone should be clamping wheels of parked vehicles
Question: I have a general query relating to the legal position of the Landlord imposing wheel clamping, where tenants or visitors illegally park their vehicles in spaces which are reserved and/ or prohibited for public parking, as well as disabled parking bay. Please may you shed some light as to what are the legal requirements relating to the money ...Read more - What does the law say when speed is reduced but there is not further speed sign?
Question: Please help!! What does the law say? If you are travelling on a national road with a speed limit of 120 km/h and you see a sign saying 80 km/h because you are passing a rural school. My question is what does the law say when you never encounter another sign saying the speed is ...Read more - What is the minimum required groove depth of a tyre?
Question: Can you kindly confirm what the minimum groove depth of a tyre fitted on a vehicle with a carrying capacity of more than 4 tons is. Answer: It is the same for all vehicles. Level with the tread depth indicator or 1mm across the circumference of the entire tyre. (j) a motor vehicle— (i) which is fitted with a ...Read more - Did you know – There are additional registration requirements for vehicles acquired outside SA?
Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle acquired outside borders of Republic Reg 12. An application for the registration of a motor vehicle acquired outside the borders of the Republic referred to in regulation 7(1)(a)(iv) or (v), shall, in addition to the requirements and documents referred to in regulation 8, be accompanied by— (a) written proof of ...Read more
