Quick response and swift action by members of Heuningspruit SAPS Community Service Centre, supported by specialized units and private security, resulted in the arrest of three suspects involved in the damage and theft of essential infrastructure in the Free State. On Saturday, 25 July 2026 at approximately 08:00, Heuningspruit police […]
AARTO and Demerit System
Enforcement targets drunk drivers in Durban North/Umhlanga
The Durban Metro Police Service working in partnership with South African Police Service and RTI, conducted a Driving While Drunk (DWD) roadblock operation in the Durban North / Umhlanga area last night. 26 motorists arrested for Driving While Drunk. This joint operation forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance road […]
Overloading addressed by the TMPD Overloading Control (OCU) unit
The TMPD Overloading Control (OCU) unit performed an operation in which 34 vehicles were weighed, 14 were found to be overloaded and penalized accordingly. This operation emphasizes the significance of following load restrictions to avoid accidents, decrease road wear and tear, and maintain the safety of all road users. The […]
Roadblock conducted on the N4 Toll Road near Karino by female officers
As part of commemorating Women’s Month, Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL) today led a roadblock on the N4 Toll Road near Karino which was strictly manned by women law enforcent officers from various institutions. South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Revenue Services (SARS), Transport Inspectorate […]
RTMC warns truck operators to exercise proper control over their drivers!
Concerned about the spate of crashes involving heavy vehicles on the roads, the Road Traffic Management Corporation strongly warns truck owners that they can be held liable for the negligent conduct of their drivers. Truck owners are further warned that they could lose the right to operate on national roads […]
Road Freight Association responds to AARTO Judgement
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has not yet studied the full order of the Court and the reasoning for its judgement. It is however interesting that the High Court finds the initial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act (Act 46 of 1998) unConstitutional. The Bill (before it became […]
Book your AARTO Workshop
MasterDrive is assisting South African businesses prepare for the planned implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act in all municipalities in January. A second AARTO for Managers Workshop will be held on 23 November 2021. Fortunately, the implementation of the demerit system is planned to only start in […]
JAC Motors’ X200 double-cab, the solution to the AARTO Amendment Act
According to the Department of Transport, the AARTO Amendment Act will apply nationwide on 1 July 2021. Implementing this act will see traffic authorities increase their presence on the roads to enforce traffic rules, ensuring safer streets, highways, and country roads. One of the problems facing transport operators and their […]
Annual road traffic legislation workshops in May and June 2021
Due to the latest Level 1 Disaster Management Declaration, we decided to continue with our legislation workshops in May and June 2021. Our workshops in November 2020 were attended by much smaller numbers than normal due to the limited numbers allowed at the time. We have since then received several […]
Stop AARTO Now, says the Road Freight Association
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is shocked and deeply concerned about the recent suspension of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Japh Chuwe, amidst allegations of “serious maladministration” by the Auditor-General. This has a severe impact on the implementation of the highly controversial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic […]









