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What are the consequences when stopped by a traffic officer with six passengers in a five seater car?

by jonckie@arrivealive.co.za

Question:

I would like to inquire, what are the consequences when stopped by a traffic officer with six passengers in a five seater car? What should happen in terms of the rules for traffic officers?

Answer:

The vehicle will be considered overloaded in terms of reg 230 to 233 of the National Road Traffic Regulations. Generally, the driver will be fined and the driver will be told to correct the.load before continuing.

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