This amendment, although aimed at transforming the roads will see the long awaited implementation of the demerit system and the Appeals Tribunal.
Minister of Transport, Joe Maswanganyi said in a press briefing that this amendment is a step in the right direction.
“South Africa has been experiencing a tremendous loss of lives, especially of young people, as well as the continued disregard of road traffic laws,” said Maswanganyi.
The aim is to use this amendment as a way to decrease the number of fatalities on South Africa’s roads.
The amended bill has been on a trial period since 2008 in Tshwane and parts of Johannesburg.
Along with all the usual traffic rules and regulations, AARTO aims to:
The Minister has encouraged the government to support the amendment. He believes that the demerit system, especially, will provide drivers with a sense of ownership.
“Those that continue to break the laws, will find themselves ultimately losing their driving licences through suspensions and cancellations of their driver's licenses. We must remember that a driving licence always belongs to the government and everyone that wants to exercise this benefit, must comply with the conditions related there.”
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