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Question: What is the legally allowed hight limits for a bakkie transporting furniture? Answer: The maximum height for any goods vehicle and the goods on it is 4,3 metres. If you load on the roof of a motor car you may not exceed the following heights – see par (d). Manner in which goods to be carried Reg 246. No ...

Question: Please can I get some direction in the legalities in install a flood light facing a residential road? What is the max lux the light may be? Can the light face the road directly? Your response would greatly be appreciated. Answer: Prohibition of use of certain lamps or lighting devices Reg 337. (1) ...

We would like to share a notification from driving specialist Rob-Handfield Jones on the Gauteng Highway Improvement Project and the expected increase in cost of driving in Gauteng. He has compiled a very comprehensive summary on the costs and the impact of the Gauteng e-toll system and it is well worth reading: “The window of opportunity for ...

Toyota Motor Corp will aim to nearly double operating profit to at least 1 trillion yen ($12 billion) in two to three years under plans to be unveiled on Wednesday, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said. The world’s largest car maker, trying to move on from a massive global ...

Question: Is it illegal to talk on a cellular phone whilst stopped at a red traffic light in a stationary vehicle with the engine running? Answer: Yes, the regulation states you may not hold your phone in your hand while driving. Sitting at an intersection is still considered driving.

Question: Please could you help as the information I get seems to vary… Can a youngerster with a Junior PDP drive with guests: a. On a public road b. If so how many people are allowed in the vehicle. My son is 18 turning 19 and is a qulaified game ranger with a code 8 license.  The issue is what ...

Question: I have relocated to the cradle of humankind just outside Krugersdorp and would like to apply for a PDP licence to take tourists to different activities of a hotel group. What is normally the cost for this and how long does it take to get the licence? I do have a valid drivers licence. Answer: The cost varies ...

Question: I want to find out more about the Private learners testing office. I am interrested to open up my own private learners testings centre. If that is possible would you kindly inform me about the procedures I should follow or contact perons i should get into contact with. Answer: According to section 8A of the National ...

Justice Project South Africa provided a summary of what they believe are the biggest threats to Aarto – those aspects that would decide whether Aarto succeeds or fails…. We would like to share this summary and also refer vehicle owners to a much more comprehensive discussion on Aarto, the concerns raised and what we need to ...

Question: What are the speed limits for trucks? Answer: Per Pass Your Learner’s Easily:

Question: Do speed limits put in place for road works being done apply if there are no road works happening at the time? For example on the road to Durban there are numerous road works happening during the week, but at weekends nothing is being done, but the yellow and red signs are still ...

Question: I hope we can get some clarity on these issues. We are an NGO with an education component where children are transported in our recently acquired Mercedes Sprinter 21 seater bus. We need the following questions answered please: 1) does this passenger bus require reflective tape around the whole vehicle? (bearing in mind transport is not ...

Question: I live on a farm with a public (gravel) road running through it. I have been told by a neighbour that I cannot merely cross from one side of the road to the other because the quad has no license. Any idea if this is true? Answer: A quadrucycle is exempt from registration (regulation 5) but once ...

Many preventable accidents occur within the safety of a townhouse complex. These accidents are mostly caused by inconsiderate driving behaviour and motorists who drive at inappropriate speeds around corners. We would like to share some info about the standards for road markings within a townhouse complex. Question: I need to paint the Road Marking “inside” a Townhouse Complex ...

Question: Is one permitted to drive scrambler bikes on normal urban roads and on highways? With the relevant license of course. Answer: If the vehicle has a licence that permits it to be used on public roads, then it can be ridden on public roads. This would include urban roads, provided the vehicle does not emit excessive ...

Question: I would just like to know can you drive with a 125cc motorcycle on main road like the R59? Answer: A licenced 125 cc motorcycle is allowed to be driven on any road provided the rider has a valid learner’s or driving licence for such a bike.

Question: What is the right interpretation of the traffic sign RT214? Answer: Sign TR214 means that overtaking is prohibited for the next 500 metres. It is a regulatory sign and therefore the rule must be obeyed. The yellow background indicates that this is a temporary situation, such as during road repairs or construction, where it is currently not safe ...

Question: How does a private nursing sister get her vehicle registered as an emergency vehicle in KwaZulu Natal? Answer: The nursing sister must submit a letter in writing to our driving licence and legislation stating the reason why she requires the exemption and fax to 033 3455839 for attention Ms. Varusha Chetty. The MEC or delegated official after ...

Question: Subject: Drivers tests Message: ——– Please advise me about the “roll” whilst doing a drivers test. If you disengage the hand break and use the clutch control and you move back less that 1cm, would you deem that a fail? Your reply would be appreciated Answer: Here is how the official K53 ...

Toll rates spell doom and gloom for Gauteng motorists “The announcement of SANRAL’s 40 cents a kilometre means horrific implications for the motorist, not to mention the nasty dent it will put in the freight industry’s pocket,” said the AA’s Gary Ronald. Before discounts, toll road users are looking at a flat rate of 40 cents ...