DRIVER DEMERIT SYSTEM ROLLING OUT COUNTRYWIDE - THE TIMETABLE The AARTO traffic fines system is serious stuff, particularly from November when the points-based demerit side of the system commences. If you run up 13 or more demerits, your driver's licence/professional driving permit/operator card will automatically be suspended (3 months' suspension for every point over 12). And 3 suspensions will result in full cancellation. The general payment and enforcement provisions (but at this stage minus the points system) are currently effective in the Tshwane and Johannesburg areas. Despite problems and challenges arising during these pilot phases, AARTO has now been gazetted for roll-out countrywide as follows: -
Note that there is some good news in all this - substantial discounts apply for early payment of fines. But there are also significant risks, so take advice in doubt. Recent Articles for Jun 2010; Source: www.dotnews.co.za |
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