The Transport Department has delayed putting into motion the amended National Road Traffic Regulations, which would make it illegal to drive a light motor vehicle with a licence for a heavy vehicle. According to the regulation, which was to take effect on 1 February, people who obtained a code C, C1, EC or EC1 driving licence would not be allowed to drive a motor vehicle that requires a code B or code EB licence. This was to only apply to new licences issued from 1 February 2011. The … [Read more...] about Delay for New Driver’s Licence Legislation
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Festive Season Road Deaths Drop
Despite a drop in fatal crashes on South Africa's roads this past festive season, authorities say the number of people killed on the country's roads every year remains unacceptably high. At least 1 551 people lost their lives in road accidents across the country between the beginning of December to 5 January - down by about 200 as compared to the 1 761 recorded in the same period of the previous year. Presenting the preliminary statistics on Tuesday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele … [Read more...] about Festive Season Road Deaths Drop
1 149 Lives Lost to Traffic Accidents This Festive Season
www.MyPE.co.za: The Eastern Cape has contributed 131 car crashes since the start of the festive season on 1 December 2010 - the third highest number of accidents in the country. According to preliminary statistics from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), 1 149 people have died in 958 car crashes from 1 - 28 December. The most number of crashes, 185, occurred in KwaZulu-Natal, with 169 crashes taking place in Gauteng and 131 in the Eastern Cape. Some of the major factors … [Read more...] about 1 149 Lives Lost to Traffic Accidents This Festive Season
Nearly 100 000 Vehicles Stopped in the Eastern Cape
www.MyPE.co.za: Motorists have been warned to watch their behaviour behind the wheel as reckless driving could see them go into the New Year without their licenses. "We want to remind motorists that in addition to a fine and or imprisonment, the national Road Traffic Act places a duty on courts to suspend or disqualify a driving license for persons found guilty of drinking and driving, reckless and negligent driving and speeding," said Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele. First time … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 000 Vehicles Stopped in the Eastern Cape
213 Kilometres Per Hour Leads to Arrest
www.MyPE.co.za: A motorist who was driving at 213km/h was arrested and detained by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's traffic officers in Despatch yesterday. The motorist was caught on Camera by traffic officers monitoring traffic along Uitenhage Road this afternoon. The officers, Elroy Luyt and Mark Smith were using an unmarked patrol vehicle with specialized speed detection technology when they caught the latest model Golf GTI speeding. The driver was on his way from Port Elizabeth to … [Read more...] about 213 Kilometres Per Hour Leads to Arrest
