Tag: driving
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WHY is it that there is no third party compulsory vehicle insurance in South Africa?
With the collapse of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) – currently in hock to the tune of...
South Africa’s updated driving laws are coming 1 July – but there are issues
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) says it is considering a number of options for the rollout of the Aarto Amendment Act and the new demerit system from 1 July 2021.
In...
Protect yourself on the roads this Easter
With the Easter weekend just a couple of weeks away, motorists are reminded to keep safety top of mind. Every year the number of accidents and fatalities on our roads over...
52 people arrested for driving under the influence in October
The City of Cape Town’s Ghost Squad, a specialised unit within the Traffic Service, has noted a sharp increase in the issuing of fines and successful arrests as roads get busier....
New scam targetting drivers licence applicants emerges
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service is warning the public to be extra wary, as a new scam targetting individuals who need learner and driving licenses, or have outstanding fines...
The zero-tolerance drunk driving law will affect your car insurance
Once South Africa's strict new drunk-driving laws have been passed, drivers won't be allowed to drink alcohol at all.
Currently, it’s still legal to get behind the wheel if your blood-alcohol level...
Driving licence system gets upgrade
Transport Director-General Alec Moemi told Parliament on Wednesday that his department is working on introducing an updated driver’s license that will be more durable then current licence cards and feature...
Legal blood-alcohol limit changed to 0%
A new driving law being put in place by June 2020 will make 0% the new legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers, meaning that no one may drink and drive at all.
This...
Computers on wheels – don’t be intimidated
The advent of Artificial Intelligence into the world we live in is furiously gaining momentum, where products like Google Duplex, Amazon Alexa, and others are finding residence in more and more...
Nearly 900 cellphones confiscated over December
This festive season proved to be a challenging one for local authorities, with over 5 000 arrests made and close to 900 cellphones confiscated from motorists.
As cellphones have become a virtual...
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