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Did you know that it is illegal have any part of your body to protrude beyond...
A University of the Free State lecturer has been fined R300 for resting his elbow on the windowsill of his bakkie while driving on the N1 highway near Bloemfontein. Volksblad reported on Thursday that...
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What do the Rules of the Road require where lanes merge from the side?
Question: We often find side-swipe collisions where lanes merge from the side onto the highways. I believe the law in Australia requires the following: The ‘Form One Lane’ rule requires a driver to...
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What the correct placement position of speed limit signage should be on...
Question: Could you tell me what the correct placement position of speed limit signage should be on trucks/horse & trailer? Answer: Reg 293 applies. As far as I understand it just needs to be on...
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Do not fear that traffic officers will “target” you!
Question: Earlier today I assumed that a traffic officer, who had switched on his siren, was trying to pull me over. I turned of at the nearest crossroad. I waited for about 10 minutes, where I was...
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Am I still liable if the other driver in the collision did not carry his...
Question: “Good day, I just wanna find out if there is law regarding driving without a license in your possession. A friend of mine was bumped by a car that did not have breaks. She did not know...
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Holder of a learner’s licence MUST be accompanied by a person with a Driving...
Question: I understand that a learner driver is not allowed to drive a vehicle without presence of licenced instructor or licenced driver. Is this legislated? If it is, please refer me to the relevant...
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Is it illegal to strap the vehicle’s number plate if the numbers and letters...
Question: Is it illegal to strap the vehicle’s number plate if the numbers and letters are not obscured? Answer: Yes Reg 35 applies (5) The owner of a motor vehicle shall cause the number...
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What would be the procedure for the display of road traffic signs on a public...
Question: I live on a security, gated development which incorporates a golf course. Also, the whole area falls within a nature reserve. Obviously the paved roads running through the estate are classed...
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Is it law for buses to have seat belts on all seats in South Africa and...
Question: Is it law for buses to have seat belts on all seats in South Africa and Botswana ? Answer: Midibuses require licences if they were registered for the first time from Sep 2006. That is...
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You need to display the vehicle licence disc itself, not the document on...
Question: My licence disc was cut out of the paper invoice that the new disc came on. My son is young and tends to do these things. Now I have the paper invoice on my dashboard but the round disc has...
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Avoid accidents and confrontations at 4-Way stops with knowledge of the Rules...
Question: Good day I quite often turn to you for all sorts of advice and information. When I was taught to drive I was told that one should never turn in front of oncoming traffic, which makes sense...
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Can visitors use their foreign drivers licenses to drive a motorcycle or...
Question: Hello, I am a visitor from the U.S. and I was wondering if my valid US driver’s licence allows me to drive a motorcycle or scooter while I am visiting South Africa? Answer: In response to...
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What does the law require with regards to mirrors on my motorcycle?
Question: Hi there please tell me what are the requirements for my motorcycle to be legally on the road and avoid fines? Mirror wise (one or two), what are the specifications to avoid being fined?...
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Where are you not allowed to stop or park under the National Road Traffic...
Question: “What is the law regarding parking on a grass verge in a residential area. We have wide grass verges in Hillcrest, Kloof in KZN. Are we permitted to park on these verges outside a friend’s...
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Did you know – you must be able to see through at least two mirrors while...
Question: Should you be able to see unobstructed through both side mirrors as well as the rear view mirror? The guy in this photo cannot see through any!! Answer: Yes regulation 204 applies. You must...
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What does the Rules of the Road require on visibility and distance a driver...
Question: My truck, abnormal vehicle, was driving on the N11 and was stopped by a traffic officer claiming visibility is poor. The driver in turn claimed he could see well ahead of him. Now how far...
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What is the law at this moment about transporting people on back of a bakkie/...
Question: According to your website there is no law against the carrying of workers on the back of a bakkie . The JPD has been issuing fines for this for one of the contractors working for us – could...
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Can you explain the hazard and rules with regards to this driving at an...
Question: Hi Arrive Alive, I’m not sure if this email is for you, or JMPD? I want to know if this manoevre below is illegal. I witness at least 20 vehicles doing it in the mornings and it really...
View ArticleWhat are the Rules of the Road on an Amber Traffic Light at an Intersection?
Question: To whom it may concern Could you please advice me what the current law of slowing down and coming to a stop at an Amber traffic light ( robot ) is in South Africa; as I am unable to find the...
View ArticleWould cyclists be allowed to legally cycle on the R57?
Question: We have a small group of cyclists (10) and need to route from the Engen 1 stop Blockhouse to the R716. Are we allowed to use the R57 – (about 30 km)? Answer: Cyclists are allowed on any road...
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