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On the Arrive Alive website we have increased our focus on windscreen safety through the kind assistance of road safety partner PG Glass. Many of us neglect the importance of windscreen safety and are unaware of the importance of the windscreen in the structural integrity of our vehicles. We would like to share a few “Did ...

Question: I would like clarification on the rule in South Africa regarding the consumtion of alcohol by a passenger in a vehicle and also the transport of alcohol in that vehicle. Could you advise what the Rules of the Road say about this? Answer: At present this is not covered in Road Traffic legislation. Persons may be charged ...

Question: What will be the outcome if I fail to report an accident within the legally required time? What does the law say -Will I be fined? Answer: A driver of a vehicle which has been involved in a road accident must report the accident within 24 Hours of its occurrence to any metropolitan, municipal or city ...

Qustion: Who would I need to contact to query the legality of an imported vehicle on the roads of South Africa? Answer: The National Regulator of Compulsory Standards

How can we prevent the many unnecessary accident claims from side-swipe accidents and fender benders at traffic circles? We would like to consider this topic in a question from a visitor to the Arrive Alive website: Question: The whole idea of roundabouts and traffic circles is to obtain a safer intersection than any other,whilst allowing traffic to ...

Question: Could one of your experts please clarify for me the legislation regarding who carries what responsibility for the wearing of seat belts in a motor vehicle? The Road Traffic Act, Regulation 213 states: (11) The driver of a motor vehicle shall ensure that all persons travelling in such motor vehicle shall wear a seat belt as ...

Question: I have searched and I can’t find any law/common law or regulation around the speed limit in and around a parking area/lot. I know that drivers need to drive prudently and not be neglegent…but my question is what is a “safe” travelling speed for such an area? Are there any regulations to substantiate this speed? ...

Question: “My son (19 years of age) aquired his learners for code 3 (extra heavy vehicle) recently. He is still training with a extra heavy vehicle which will take some time. My question is: can he not use the existing learners to aquire his license for a light motor vehicle and then later do his license ...

Question: “I live in a cull de sac in a gated community. The roads in the gated area are not private and belong to the roads department. The cull de sac has provision for parking for visitors etc. I have 2 residents who for reasons unknown to me who persist in parking their “excess vehicles” on ...

Question: What does the Rules of The Road stipulate about sticking arms or legs out of the car? Answer: National Road Traffic Regulations General duties of driver or passenger of vehicle on public road 308. (1) No person driving or having a vehicle on a public road shall– (i) allow any portion of his or her body to protrude beyond such ...

Question: Please could you advise what the law states as to a learner Driver driving with a person with a drivers licence in the front seat under the influence of alcohol, be it just over the legal limit. Answer: You may drive on public roads (including freeways), provided you are accompanied by someone who holds a valid ...

Introduction Most of us stay well clear of vehicles with a red “L” at the back. Even though such an indication that a Learner Driver might be behind the wheel is no longer a requirement – many decide that it is still a safe option to alert other road users to this potential danger. The red ...

Question: With November being Diabetes Month, I would like to know whether diabetes is important for car insurance? Is my status as a diabetic considered in the calculation of my risk profile for car insurance? Answer: There are 2 aspects to consider: 1.       Whether you may be a licensed driver 2.       Whether you will pay more for car insurance We would ...

Question: I have been doing research with regards to the “L” Learner sign on drivers cars. I haven’t been lucky finding the law that governs people to have the “L” on the back of their cars. If you have at your disposal such a law please send it through to me at your earliest convinience. Answer: There is ...

Question: Does the law stipulate the amount or size of stickers that I might have on my windscreen? Answer: Regulation 202 – you may not have stickers on the side and front window of your car and the back window may only have a sticker that does not cover more than 1/8 of the window. Also view: Road Safety and ...

Question: Please clarify the meaning of a SOLID RED LINE and a BROKEN RED LINE painted along the shoulder of a road. The Durban Municipality first used a BROKEN RED LINE which was then changed to a SOLID RED LINE. I need your urgent response. Answer: A red line means No Stopping. A solid red line means No Stopping ...

National Road Traffic Act : Section 61  Accidents and accident reports Duty of driver in event of accident 61. (1) The driver of a vehicle on a public road at the time when such vehicle is involved in or contributes to any accident in which any other person is killed or injured or suffers damage in respect ...

Question: Could you please let me know if you are a cyclist and riding on the road… Do you have the right to ride side by side and block the traffic so that motorist can not pass you? Please can you send me the rules of the road of cyclist so that I can print it in ...

Question: What does the law say about driving while playing a DVD in your car? Answer: Regulation 308B – you may not have a DVD player in your car that can be seen from the driver’s seat and that can operate while the vehicle is moving

Question: Do you need to have one or two reflective triangles in your car? Answer: Regulation 214 of the National Road Traffic Act requires only one triangle.